Strong women in focus: Vienna celebrates International Women's Day 2025!
Unveiling of the Pioneer Women Gallery and events for International Women's Day: Politics and equality in Vienna.
Strong women in focus: Vienna celebrates International Women's Day 2025!
In Vienna, the next week will be dominated by the commitment of the Social Democrats. On Monday, March 3, 2025, the third President of the National Council, Doris Bures, together with Vienna City Councilor Kathrin Gaal, will inaugurate the Pioneer Women's Gallery in the arcade courtyard of the town hall, an important symbol of gender equality and the appreciation of women in politics, as well ots reported. The coming days offer an exciting range of events that address both cultural and political topics and are made accessible to the public.
On Tuesday, March 4th, SPÖ National Council member Petra Bayr invites you to a dialogue evening with journalist Mari Lang in Café Windstill. As part of the “Turning of Times” event, there will be a conversation with the Eastern European historian Franziska Davies, which will focus on the urgent topic of Ukraine and its challenges. Also on Thursday, Bayr will appear as a keynote speaker at the event “Voices of Resilience: The Women of Afghanistan and the Global Fight for Equality” at the Bruno Kreisky Forum, where these important global issues will be addressed, such as spoe.vienna highlights.
Important memorial and action events
Tuesday is also marked by the SPÖ Styria's Political Ash Wednesday, in which the deputy club chairmen Philip Kucher and Julia Herr will take part. For Friday, March 7th, Doris Bures has prepared a special event in Parliament for International Women's Day, which will focus on the role of women in democracy. On this day, the traditional wreath-laying ceremony will also take place in memory of important pioneers in Vienna. These events provide a platform to reflect on both female heritage and current social challenges in the run-up to the day of joy.
The SPÖ representatives in Vienna, including some new MPs after the 2024 National Council election, are ready to represent the voices of their voters. Under the leadership of experienced politicians like Doris Bures and fresh faces, they are committed to a socially just society and the well-being of the Viennese population. The newly appointed representatives will continue to strengthen their commitment to affordable housing, educational equity and social equality.