AM Calls for Celebration of 100 Years of Womens's Achievements

International Women’s Day celebrates its centenary next year and your AM wants you to get involved.

The Welsh Assembly Government has opened the first round of bidding for funds for International Women’s Day 2011. Neath AM, Gwenda Thomas, today encouraged charities and community groups in Neath to apply for money to celebrate the achievements of women over the last 100 years.

Mrs Thomas said: “As a woman in Welsh politics for over 25 years I know just how much we have to celebrate. Although the struggle for equality is far from over I think the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day is a fitting juncture to reflect on the great strides forward women have made over the last century.”

The Advancing Equality Fund has made available £30,000 for awards of up to £2,500. These can be used for events such as open days, conferences, awareness raising events and achievement awards ceremonies.

Application forms are available from Gwenda Thomas AM’s office at 7 High Street, Pontardawe or online for the Assembly website.