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DPC dresses up
for Women’s Day

The Department of Premier and Cabinet has issued a Circular urging Departments and Agencies to support International Women’s Day 2010.
Director General of DPC, Brendan O’Reilly said International Women’s Day would be celebrated on 8 March to recognise the achievements and contributions of women around the world. Mr O’Reilly said the theme for 2010, Empowering Women to End Poverty by 2015, highlighted the fact that women and girls represent 70 per cent of the world’s poor.

Agencies urged to support celebrations

   He said IWD 2010 would acknowledge that many women still disproportionately suffered the burden of poverty and discrimination because of their gender.
   “Agencies are urged to promote International Women’s Day in 2010 and to encourage staff to attend functions and celebrate the day,” Mr O’Reilly said.
   He said NSW Government Ministers, Local Members and members of the public had nominated women for the NSW Woman of the Year award, which acknowledges the outstanding contributions of women in NSW and the dedication they have for their communities.
   “The winner of this prestigious award will be announced at the Premier’s International Women’s Day Reception on 8 March 2010,” Mr O’Reilly said.
   He also reminded Agencies that the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) was again holding its annual IWD fundraising breakfast at Darling Harbour.
   “This event attracts around 1,500 guests and raises funding to facilitate education, combat poverty and empower women both socially and economically,” Mr O’Reilly said.

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DPC dresses up for Women’s Day

DPC dresses up
for Women’s Day