Women of the World, Southbank Centre

Raise 'em right: abolish gender stereotypes by teaching the next generation about the importance of feminism.

Southbank Centre's annual WOW – Women of the World Festival returns to London for 2018 with more talks, workshops, and art installations to help dismantle the patriarchy better than ever before. Launched in 2011, the festival feels particularly relevant as London celebrates the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote and the world shakes in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

Women of the World will host a series of fun, family-friendly events to ensure little ones of all ages grow up to challenge sexism, gender norms, and toxic masculinity.

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Muslim Girls Fence

Saturday 10 March 2018

12:30 – 1pm, 4 – 4:30pm

WOW Women of the World: Muslim Girls Fence, Southbank Centre. Photo: Belinda Lawley

Literally fight gendered stereotypes at Muslim Girls Fence. The collaborative project between Maslaha and British Fencing aims to challenge misperceptions of young Muslim women, offering a platform for participants to tell their own stories and cultivate the confidence associated with the sport. Watch a fencing demonstration before picking up a foil and trying out some swashbuckling for yourself.

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Agents for Change: WOW Young Women's Rally

Saturday 10 March 2018

1:15 – 2:15pm

WOW Women of the World: Agents for Change, WOW Young Women's Rally 2018, Southbank Centre. Photo: Alice Boagey

Be the change you want to see in the world and participate in the WOW Young Women's Rally, an outdoor celebration complete with performances, talks, and live music. Get involved in campaigns by and for young women to help cultivate a feminist future.

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Under 10's Feminist Corner

Saturday 10 March 2018: Workshop just for girls aged 6 – 7 years old from 10 – 11am.

Workshop just for boys aged 8 – 10 years old from 4 – 5 pm.

Sunday 11 March 2018: Workshop just for girls aged 8 – 10 from 10 –11am, and 4 – 5pm.

WOW Women of the World: Feminist Corner, Southbank Centre

You're never too young to start demolishing social stereotypes. This series of interactive workshops for budding feminists explores why girls should have the same opportunities as boys. With different sessions for boys and girls, these workshops offer a safe space for little ones to explore what feminism means to them.

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