President and Sabina host reception to mark International Women’s Day

Wed 8th Mar, 2017 | 14:00
location: Áras an Uachtaráin
President and Sabina host reception to mark International Women’s Day


President Michael D Higgins hosted a reception to celebrate International Women’s Day at Áras an Uachtaráin. 

The reception aimed to encourage and highlight the work of activists, campaigners, volunteers and staff of organisations working to combat domestic and sexual violence and that play an important role in empowering women to live dignified and meaningful lives, free from terror and abuse. 

You can read the President's speech by clicking on the link below.