Penrith City Council hosted an International Women’s Day (IWD) breakfast and Forum at the Civic Centre last week to discuss contemporary issues particular to women.Penrith City Mayor Kevin Crameri OAM said IWD is an important occasion to celebrate the achievements and gains made by women in Australia and around the world.
“Penrith City Council was pleased to have Eva Cox AO and Cr Karen McKeown as keynote speakers,” Councillor Crameri said.
“Councillor McKeown is a strong advocate for women in Penrith City and in local Government. She has just been re-elected as president of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) and is the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government NSW Ambassador.
“Eva Cox AO is a prominent academic, with a long history as a social commentator and advocate of women’s rights.
Councillor Karen McKeown said: “The day was a time to focus on the historical and contemporary struggle for women’s political and social rights, for reviewing the progress that women have made, and as a day of celebration."
