The annual day to celebrate achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality will be marked in Gunnedah with a host of activities across the month.

The theme for this year's International Women's Day is Choose to Challenge. Organisers say that from challenge comes change, and this can help work towards a gender-equal world.

Monday, March 8

International Women's Day Morning Tea, hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council and Meals on Wheels at 10.30am. Event will be held at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Chandos Street. The event is free but you will need to book a seat through thecivic.com.au

Thursday, March 11 - Sunday, March 14

Women in Film, Inspiring Female Leads in Movies, hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council at the Civic Theatre, Chandos Street. Ticket prices vary. View session times, films and prices at thecivic.com.au

Thursday, March 11

Allawah Cottage Movie Fundraiser, a screening of I Am Woman, hosted by the Allawah Cottage Committee at the Civic Theatre, Chandos Street at 6pm. Tickets are $20 and are available through Eventbrite.com.au

Friday, March 12

#choosetochallenge Community Exhibition Opening, hosted by Gunnedah Shire Council at the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Chandos Street at 1pm. Tickets are free, but you will need to book a seat through thecivic.com.au

Saturday, March 20

In Conversation with Benita Bensch, hosted by PRAMS at the Civic Theatre, Chandos Street at 4pm. Tickets are $30 through trybooking.com/BOVFQ

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