This is a date that we celebrate every year.  The achievements and the long list of what still has to be achieved to attain gender equality across the world, in all societies, education, the workplace, the opportunities and to end violence against women & girls.  We will be joining women refugees supported by Suffolk Refuge Support in their celebration, a multi-country group who are determined to live life to the full, follow their dreams and make a new life in our country.  And do they know how to celebrate – speeches, dancing, wonderful international food.  We welcome them.