International Women’s Day
“tiny droplets of us together can make an ocean of difference”
Oceanic pride at its finest, as the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) Inc celebrate International Women’s Day annually.
Each year, PWPBN gathers women (and their families) from all corners to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th. It is a day of celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Browse our International Women’s Day celebrations over the years
March – April 2023
International Women’s Day is a momentous occasion for Pacific women to come together and reaffirm their commitment to embracing equity.
This day serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made towards gender equality, as well as the work that still needs to be done. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions and achievements of Pacific women, while also recognizing the systemic barriers they continue to face. By working together, Pacific women can help build a more inclusive and equitable world, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #EmbraceEquity
2023 Get to Know
Pacific women are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals, with unique cultures, experiences, and perspectives....
March – April 2022 The Gift of Giving
The Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias with a series of Gift of Giving events.
The inaugural standing ovation interview with THE Honourable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister of Samoa and the Originals Friends4Fiame by the Chair of PWPBN, Loau Donina Va’a. A night of empowerment: shinning the light on our Sheroes from the Pacific, women of strength share authentic wisdom through their experiences and moving stories with laughter and joy, taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane acknowledging women that cheered them on.
Paint with me Session with Travelling Artist Jessie-Rae Costello and Beautiful Make-up and few tips on musical vocals and marketing by vocal sensation Marina Davis.
Paint With Me: Jessie-Rae Costello
Painting with the GIFT of Giving. Jessie shares her story as a travelling artist and how she adapted in times of COVID19.
Beautiful Makeup: Marina Davis
An incredible and most extraordinary experience for our Pacific women local and internationally to share the reality of a successful woman’s journey – Ms Marina Davis!
The Standing Ovation Interview with the Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa and her friends
This year Samoa elected a woman as its head of government, only the second Pacific Island nation to do so – thanks in part to a network of women friends who supported her every step of the way.
Women in Leadership
COVID-19 brings the world to a halt, and we embraced the change to a virtual world, celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 talking to Pacific women leading the way.
Equal for Equal
International Women’s Day Celebration 2020, PWPBN’s 4th International Women’s Day, celebrating this year’s theme ‘Each for Equal’.
More Powerful Together
International Women’s Day “More Powerful Together” Awards Dinner 2019 pays tribute to brilliant Pacific women living in Australia who are driving important change through their passions and purpose.
Leave No Woman Behind
Inspiring change for a better future for our Pacific girls and women requires Pacific women not only to be seen, but to be heard
Celebrate Pacific Women Brilliance
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2017 “Celebrate Brilliance” event was hosted by the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN), inspired a commitment of over 100 women who attended the event in celebration and recognition of the achievements of Pacific women within the field of business and other professions.
