International Women's Day celebrations in Sydney

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.

Kaya Rajesh and Keshika Amirthalingam

Tamil Valarchi Manram and SydWest Multicultural Services are jointly celebrating International Women’s Day along with Tamil Heritage Day, Mother Tongue Day, and Thiruvalluvar Day on March 9^th at Blacktown.

Keshika Amirthalingam, and Kaya Rajesh are two women being honoured at this event. Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to Keshika and Kaya to find out more about their contribution to

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