Rally and celebration for International Women’s Day set March 8 in Richland

A rally and celebration in honor of International Women’s Day is planned March 8 at John Dam Plaza in Richland.

The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and is free and open to all.

It’s coordinated by The Honeypot Huddle, a newly-formed local women’s civic group dedicated to “positive action for the betterment of our country.”

International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements and contributions of women and is a call to action for achieving gender parity.

The local event’s theme is “Justice – Dignity – Equality” and will feature speakers and information on becoming engaged in working toward gender equality.

This story was originally published March 7, 2017 at 10:47 AM with the headline "Rally and celebration for International Women’s Day set March 8 in Richland."