WOMEN IN SOCIETY

NERJA is gearing up to celebrate Inter national Women's Day in a big way on Wednesday, March 8. And with more than 15 activities planned between Saturday, March 4 and Monday, March 27, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.

The celebrations kick off with a con cert by the duo ‘Arcadia’ at the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre on Saturday March 4. The following day, the Siem pre en Forma association will hold their Walk for Equality, starting from the Balcón de Europa at 12:30pm.

The highlight of the celebrations will be the institutional act on Wednes day, March 8 at 5 pm at Nerja Town Hall. The event will begin with the reading of a manifesto for women’s rights. Other exciting events will follow throughout the month.

This year's celebrations come at a time when the role of women in society is being widely discussed and debated around the world. With this ex­ cellent events programme, Nerja is sending a strong message that it values and respects the contribution of women to society and is committed to continuing to promote gender equality.