We’re officially closing York International Women’s Week 2026. 💜 Thank you to everyone who organised events, took part, volunteered, shared their work and helped spread the word! 👏🏽 Interested in getting involved next year? Do get in touch.💌

TOMORROW - Discover beautiful handmade products ✨ Find soaps, tote bags, cushions and more, crafted by women from Murang’a and the Maasai Mara and support Mbele’s women’s empowerment work. 📍 Spark (Work Room), 17–21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB 🗓 7 March | 10:00–18:00 🎟 FREE – just drop by!

Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗 Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor. 🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00 📍 Clements Hall, York 🎟 £3 (cash only) #YIWW2026 #YorkWomen

Refresh your wardrobe and support a great cause 👗 Join the “A Frok for FROK” Clothes & Accessories Swap tomorrow: bring, swap or discover new-to-you pieces while supporting the work of UK Friends of Khwendo Kor. 🗓 7 March | 14:00–16:00 📍 Clements Hall, York 🎟 £3 (cash only) #YIWW2026 #YorkWomen

Fancy a midweek confidence boost? 💫 This joyful session is all about moving your body, laughing together and leaving feeling energised and uplifted. No experience needed! 📅 Wednesday 5 March | 18.45–20.15 📍 York Dance Space 💷 £5 donation Book via [email protected]🪩 #YIWW2026

TODAY AT YSJ and UoY Entangling Stories and Bodies across York for York International Women's Week Come and see me (and share a story or some words of wisdom) in Future You (Holgate) at YSJ from 10am to 4pm and then 6pm to 9pm at SPARK in York @yiww.bsky.social @curiositasjournal.bsky.social

Long-week events & exhibitions are now open for #YIWW2026 ✨ The Mindful Photography exhibition is open at Patch York 📸 You can also explore HERSTORY (online), WINGS with York Theatre Royal, and Women and Waldorf. Some include meet-ups 💜 More info via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗 #YorkWomen

#YIWW2026 is officially underway!👏🏽 We kicked off the programme with a brilliant screening of 3000 Lesbians Go To York 💜 The programme continues today with events happening across the city. Take a look, get involved, and join us for what’s to come! 👀✨ 🔗yorkwomen.org.uk #YorkWomen #IWD

Pre programme events for #YIWW2026 start today! 🥳 Check out what’s happening at yorkwomen.org.uk 🫶🏽 #YorkEvents #WhatsOnYork #YorkWomen

Alert! Alert! I'm so sorry but due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has had to be cancelled. My huge apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please continue to support the lovely @yiww.bsky.social lineup - it's full of inspiring stuff: yorkinternationalwomensweek.wordpress.com/yiww-2026-pr...

Join the final event of the 2026 programme! 🗣️ “She Holds the Crown: Celebrating Voices of Gypsy and Traveller Women” is a powerful finale to our week, highlighting the resilience, strength, and central role gypsy and traveller women play within their communities. 🙌🏽 #YorkWomen #IWD #YorkEvents

Mark International Women’s with #YIWW2026 💜 From historical walks and worship to photography workshops and panels on city safety, we’ve got an incredible Sunday lineup ready for you. Learn more and book your tickets at yorkwomen.org.uk 💻 #YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvents

#YIWW2026 Saturday Spotlight! 🌟 From beginner tennis and clothes swaps to deep-dive workshops on wellness and history, Saturday will be packed with opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate. 🎾 📖 🛍️ Plan your day and sign up at yorkwomen.org.uk #YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

One day, ten ways to participate. 🌟 From weaving and wellness to history and dance, Thursday furing #YIWW2026 of incredible events across the city.🧵🏛️💃 Slide through for booking details and locations or visit yorkwomen.org.uk. See you there! #YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

Have you chosen your events for #YIWW2026 yet? 👀 Wednesday 4 March is packed from morning to evening, with events for all ages!👯‍♀️🍿👩🏽‍💻 Take a look at what’s on, plan your day, and book your place where needed.🎟️ Learn more at yorkwomen.org.uk #YorkWomen #WhatsOnYork #IWD #YorkEvents

Taking place on 4th March at both University of York campus and @yorkstjohn.bsky.social campus - a collaborative event for @yiww.bsky.social Also at SPARK in the evening. Join Cultivate Journal & @curiositasjournal.bsky.social for “ENTANGLING STORIES AND BODIES ACROSS YORK” Everyone welcome 💚

Tuesday 3 March at #YIWW2026 ✨ From crafting and storytelling workshops to thought-provoking discussions, open mic performances, and events exploring motherhood, myth and activism — Tuesday is full of ways to connect and create. 🎨 Book your place, events are already filling up yorkwomen.org.uk 👀🎟️

Don’t miss our launch event at @cityscreenyork 🎬 This film tells an extraordinary tale: from 1998-2008 thousands of queer women flocked to York Lesbian Arts Festival for a weekend of books, art, fun – and a legendary disco!🪩 📅 Sunday 1 March ⏰ 1.30pm 📍 City Screen York 🎟️: lnkd.in/erR4aDN2

Looking for a way to connect, move, or learn something new? 🔎  From creative writing and feminist yoga to the hidden history of your favorite board games, the #YIWW2026 Monday lineup has something for everyone. Check out the full Monday schedule in the slides above or at yorkwomen.org.uk! 💌

I'm delighted to be running a free writing workshop in York as part of the lovely @yiww.bsky.social lineup this year. I'm not one for scary writing workshops so this is a short and friendly burst of creativity and writing and finding out about often silenced amazing authors. Please do come along!

Today we’re spotlighting our Sunday 1 March events, running from afternoon through to the evening! 📽️13.30–16.00 3000 Lesbians Go To York + Q&A & Welcome to #YIWW2026 ✍️17.00–19.00 Queer Writing Circle 👯‍♀️19.00–20.00 She Resounds: The Women Who Built Tap Dance 🔗 yorkwomen.org.uk

Yesterday we hosted the York International Women’s Week organisers’ meeting 💜 So much energy as we shared the 2026 programme and celebrated the incredible events coming up across the week. Huge thanks to everyone involved — we couldn’t do this without you ✨ #YIWW2026 #IWD #YorkWomen #YorkEvents

Week-long inspiration at #YIWW2026 💜 From journalling to exhibitions, these events run throughout York International Women’s Week. Check out the programme at yorkwomen.org.uk and get involved ✨ #YorkWomen #IWD #WhatsOnYork #YorkEvent

We’re excited to share the #YIWW2026 programme! 💜 Starting with our Pre-Programme events on 28/02. 🎟️ Info & booking: yorkwomen.org.uk 📌 Key: OL & IP = Hybrid event (Online & In Person) #York #InternationalWomensWeek #WomenMakingHistory

✨ York International Women’s Week 2026 is LIVE! ✨ Our biggest programme yet is here, with more events than ever marking women’s stories, creativity and community 💜 Take a look, get tickets now: yorkwomen.org.uk 📅 1–8 March 2026

We’re bringing back the organisers’ meeting – come say hi!👋 If you’re an event organiser for #YIWW2026 join us on Thursday 5th February, 3–5pm at Spark, York (SHOW space upstairs).🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Meet fellow organisers and the YIWW coordination team, share ideas, ask questions, and pick up brochures.✨

Event Spotlight: Thrive Outside 🌿🔥 If you’re between jobs, studying, caring, or not currently in paid work, this could be a great way to spend a Friday afternoon. 📍 Homestead Park 🕑 Fridays, 2–4pm (from 13 February) 🎨 Free weekly crafting sessions Find out more: thriveoutsidecic.org.uk

Shame Ends Here: A single-day art exhibition breaking the silence around sexual abuse. 📅 1 Feb 2026 | 2–8pm 📍 York City Screen Basement Bar ⚠️ Trigger Warning – references to sexual violence. Support available. More info: york360.co.uk/whats-on/city-screen

Thank you to everyone who submitted an event for York International Women’s Week 2026 💜✨ We’ve had a record number of entries and are so grateful for the creativity and enthusiasm you’ve shared. Keep an eye on your inboxes and socia media, more updates coming very soon 👀✉️ #YIWW2026

Final call 🗣️ The event call for #YIWW2026 closed in two days and we’re particularly encouraging last minute virtual event submissions! Be part of one of York’s most memorable weeks of the year. Submit your event at yorkwomen.org.uk ✨

🚨 Don’t wait: The deadline for #YIWW2026 event submissions is fast approaching on 7 January 2026! Got an idea? Early submissions are welcome! Submit your event proposal via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗 If you have any questions about the submission process or your event idea, please get in touch!

Looking for inspiration?💡 From storytelling circles to creative workshops and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to weave women’s stories into #YIWW2026. Get in touch to discuss your ideas or go to yorkwomen.org.uk to submit an event – deadline is 7 January! ❄️

No venue? Take it online! Hosting digitally makes #YIWW2026 more accessible and opens the door to more voices, wherever they are in the world. 🌍 ✨ Submit your application at yorkwomen.org.uk #YorkEvents #YorkLife #YorkWomen

Wondering what York International Women’s Week (YIWW) is all about?👀🔽 Find out more and submit your event proposal via yorkwomen.org.uk 🔗 #YIWW2026 #WeavingWomensStories #InternationalWomensDay #YorkEvents #VisitYork

Got an idea for an event? 💜 York International Women’s Week 2026 is still open for event submissions! Organisers, creatives, students & community groups — help shape a city-wide programme for women’s & girls’ rights in York and beyond.✨ 📩 Submit your event: yorkwomen.org.uk #YIWW2026

York International Women’s Week is looking for events! We warmly welcome individuals and organisers to submit events for the YIWW2026 Programme 🙋‍♀️📣 Deadline for event submissions: 7th January 2026 📅 Visit www.yorkwomen.org.uk for full details!

Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Women of York — a powerful documentary amplifying women’s voices, creativity & community in York. 📅 26 Nov | ⏰ 6–8pm GMT 🎟️ Free, booking required: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-of-y... #WomenOfYork #YorkStJohnUniversity #WomenInFilm #Feminism #YorkEvent

Join @yorkstjohn.bsky.social for Trans Lives in Focus — a powerful afternoon of remembrance, education & community marking Trans Day of Remembrance 2025. 📅 20 Nov | ⏰ 12:30–4pm GMT #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransLivesMatter #YorkStJohnUniversity #LGBTQ+

Happening tomorrow! 🚨 Trans rights are human rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ Join York LGBT Forum in #York to stand up, speak out, and show up for our trans siblings. We won’t be silenced. We won’t be erased. Where: St Helen’s Square, York, When: 8/11/2025 Time: 12 noon - 2pm

We are excited to announce our YIWW 2026 theme: ‘Weaving Women’s Stories’ Submit an event to connect, share, listen & celebrate through words, crafts, music & more. 📆Applications open: 1 Nov | Deadline 7 Jan 🎤Events run 1–8 Mar 2026 🔗More info: yorkwomen.org.uk #CommunityEvent #YorkWomen

the planning has begun! YIWW2026 dates: 1st – 8th March Call for Events out 1st November, link here, on www.yorkwomen.org.uk or join our mailing list by emailing [email protected]

SURVIVE had to suspend some of their services (although the emergency hotline is open Mon-Thursday 10am-12noon 0808 145 1887). THIS WEEK donations are doubled - please give if you can, and distribute the info. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

'Of Women' features 9 free bookable events 1-8 June as part of York Festival of Ideas yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/themes-...

Wrapping up another successful #YIWW2025! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to the organisers, volunteers, participants, and the entire York community for making this year unforgettable! 💫

The #YIWW2025 is still going strong! 🌟 Check out our post-programme events, from improving energy efficiency at home to an all-women brass band performing their annual charity concert. More details in bio! 💫

Day 7 of #YIWW2025 – Sunday 9th March: A day of reflection and creativity! ✨ Join us for a concert and a Sip & Write session with The Egalitarian. A perfect blend of storytelling and creativity. 💫

Day 6 of #YIWW2025! 🌸 A day packed with workshops, improv, and creative activities. Check out the full event list in our bio! 💫

Day 5 of #YIWW2025! 🌸 Enjoy mindful movement, art that honours the beauty of pregnant bodies, and a space for connection and creativity. 💫