With just under a month to go, anticipation is building for PowHer Day in Monaco, an event set to take place on 8th March in celebration of International Women’s Day. Organised by the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights in collaboration with its partners, this year’s event will focus on the representation of women in media, spanning genres such as cinema, advertising, video games, the arts and more.
International Women’s Day, a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, will be held in nations around the world on 8th March. To mark the occasion in the Principality, the Monaco Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights is set to host a day that is all about women and their role and influence in the arts and media.
PowHer Day will be held at Espace Léo Ferré from 10am to 8pm on 8th March, and will feature a range of engaging activities for attendees of all ages. Visitors can explore exhibitions, take part in a gaming area, enjoy a cosplay workshop, try an Escape Game and watch performances tailored for the whole family.
“This day aims to be both fun and educational,” says Céline Cottalorda, Monaco’s Interministerial Delegate for Women’s Rights. “We want to show how the image of women has evolved over time and how society is progressing towards greater equality. There is also the desire to convey important messages while having fun.”
Renowned actress and director Audrey Dana will be the patron of this year’s event and will kick off the day by taking part in a roundtable discussion on the representation of women in the arts and media. Joining her will be notable figures such as streamer and E-sport champion Kayane, former cosplayer turned fashion designer Harmony Larcher and artist Toby Wright, who is an ambassador for women’s rights.
The Committee is also supported by other local representatives and ambassadors, including Blitz manga creator Cédric Biscay, who designed the event’s poster.
“I wanted a striking visual that could attract a wide audience. Using pop culture codes to attract young people and convey the strong values upheld by the Committee was a natural choice,” says Biscay, who will contribute to other areas of the event, including a roundtable discussion and the gaming and cosplay sections.
Meanwhile, Hassan de Monaco has curated a comedy show that will close the event, and will featuring three emerging talents: Amandine Lourdel, Basile, and Myriam Barouk. Adding a creative touch to the experience, artist Anthony Alberti, also known as Mr One Teas, has designed a creative photo booth, ensuring visitors leave with a unique and memorable souvenir.
With an exciting lineup of activities and discussions, PowHer Day promises to be a meaningful and entertaining experience. Admission to the event is free, and the full programme can be found here.
For more information about the Monaco Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights, visit their website: www.dfm.mc.
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