Celebrating Women’s History Month

SAG-AFTRA joins in celebrating Women’s History Month throughout the month of March. The national chairs of the SAG-AFTRA Women’s Committee encourage everyone to do something this month that moves the world closer towards gender inclusivity.  

Notable this month is Wednesday, March 8, International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. And the last Saturday of March is Support Women Artists Now (SWAN) Day, a day to honor, salute and commend women artists.

Here are some upcoming SAG-AFTRA Women’s Committee events:
New York - NY Women in Film and Television Screening and Reception for Girl from God’s Country
Philadelphia - Philadelphia Women’s Film Festival
Washington DC - Women in Film Virginia SWAN Day Table Read
Denver - Colorado Women Plus Film Festival

…and check back for updates on the EEO and Diversity Events page for new programs coming to your area.

To learn more about SWAN Day and/or to host your own SWAN Day event visit: https://www.womenarts.org/.
To learn more about International Women's Day visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com/BeBold

About the SAG-AFTRA Women’s Committee:
The Women's Committee works to influence and improve the quality and quantity of employment opportunities for female members across all media platforms. Through collaboration, education and advocacy, it encourages positive and diverse images of women and the elimination of stereotypes, ageism and gender bias to better reflect the American scene in the entertainment and news industries