International Women's Day
International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th each year. A group of community partners, led by the YWCA, plans an annual community event to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history, and to remind us of the work we have still to do. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.

Take Back The Night March
Take Back The Night marches are held annually around the world. Locally, the march takes place in September, starting from the clock tower in Kitchener's Victoria Park. The event symbolizes a basic human right that women must reclaim: the right to be safe in the world, in any city or town, wherever women want to be, alone, without the protection of men and without the threat of violence. Men can show their support by lining the sides of the streets during the march.

The 2008 march is September 18th, 2008 meet at 6:30pm at Brewmeister Green at the corner of King and William in downtown Waterloo. The march will conclude at Kitchener City Hall with refreshments.

September Swing Golf Tournament
A women's golf tournament offered by YWCA Cambridge. The 2008 tournament has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for information about the 2009 golf tournament!

YWCA Week Without Violence
Every year, during the third week of October, YWCAs across Canada hold events and activities to help end violence in our communities. The ideas presented are practical and sustainable, seeking alternatives to violence in our homes, schools, places of work and neighbourhoods. Children in particular are encouraged to participate, and to take on the challenge of living violence-free for seven days. For more information, go to the national Week Without Violence website. 2008 events will take place Monday October 20th, 2008 .

Power of Being A Girl conference will be the highlight of 2008 Week Without Violence.

The YWCA Week Without Violence is a nationwide initiative to unite Canadians against violence in our communities.  Last year more than 45,000 people in over 600 schools, workplaces and community organizations across Canada participated.  This year we invite you to make violence a thing of the past. The Power of Being a Girl is an all girls conference, designed to focus on girls developmental needs in order to prevent violence amongst girls and women. All girls in grades 7 and 8 are invited to attend.  The conference will consist of 3 unique workshops. Topics include: Body Image & Self Esteem, Healthy Relationships, Leadership and Learning!