{"id":24865,"date":"2026-02-27T13:57:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=24865"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:57:08","slug":"building-inclusive-communities-together-this-international-womens-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2026\/02\/building-inclusive-communities-together-this-international-womens-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Inclusive Communities Together this International Women\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the next few weeks, residents across Causeway Coast and Glens will see a Borough-wide public awareness initiative designed to inspire people from all backgrounds to connect and help create a more welcoming and inclusive society for everyone.<\/h4>\n
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Eye-catching artwork can now be seen on local Translink buses throughout the Borough. The initiative carries the simple yet powerful message that strong communities are built when people come together with openness, understanding, and mutual respect.\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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\"\"The project is being delivered as part of Council\u2019s support for International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026. The International Women\u2019s Day message will feature on the bus advertising, highlighting the important role women play in shaping inclusive, resilient and connected communities.<\/div>\n
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It is hoped that the four-week campaign will encourage all members of the public to actively support inclusive communities in their everyday lives, whether by celebrating diversity, challenging stereotypes, supporting equality, or simply reaching out to others.<\/div>\n
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, commented:<\/b>
\n\u201cThis important initiative will reach all areas of Causeway Coast and Glens, encouraging each person to play an active role in promoting inclusion in their everyday life.<\/div>\n
\u201cInternational Women\u2019s Day 2026, and its theme of \u2018Give to Gain\u2019 reminds us that building equality and inclusion is everyone\u2019s responsibility and particularly on International Women\u2019s Day we should all acknowledge the important role women play in our communities.<\/div>\n
\u201cWe can all make a difference when we treat one another with respect.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Chair of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council\u2019s Women\u2019s Working Group, Councillor Amy Mairs, said:<\/b>\u00a0\u201cInternational Women\u2019s Day is a global celebration of women\u2019s achievements and a call to action for greater equality.<\/div>\n
\u201cThis Borough-wide initiative encourages us all to consider how we can support inclusion in our daily lives. When women thrive, communities thrive.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Council\u2019s Good Relations Officer, Joy Wisener added:<\/b>\u00a0\u201cGood Relations is about promoting more positive attitudes towards other people, even when they differ from us in their religious belief, political views, race or culture.<\/div>\n
\u201cBy linking this initiative with International Women\u2019s Day, we are reinforcing the message that inclusive communities benefit everyone. When we listen to one another and value each other\u2019s contributions \u2014 particularly the contributions of women \u2014 we help build communities where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.\u201d<\/div>\n
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This project has received financial assistance from The Executive Office under the \u201cTogether: Building a United Community\u201d strategy.<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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