The coming months are packed with exhibitions, panel discussions and summits dedicated to championing women’s achievements and challenging gender bias.

From a drawing workshop on female sexuality to a panel discussion about women's careers, there is a rich mix of events on the agenda.

And looking forward to International Women’s Day 2020 on 8 March as the WOW (Women of the World) Festival celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

Here is our go-to guide of the most inspiring feminist events around the world making a positive difference for women.

UN Women UK Hackathon 5.2, London

It is estimated that at least 35 per cent of women worldwide have experienced physical, sexual or domestic violence at some point in their lives. 

This female hackathon will invite women to come together and do creative problem solving in order to devise potential solutions to the problem of violence against women. 

The day will also feature talks from Sharmadean Reid and UN executive director Claire Barnett.

London, 29 February. Find out more information here.

Brutality and the female flesh: panel talk, London

This talk - hosted by the Lee Alexander McQueen Foundation in Haggerston - will look at how we frame the female figure in art.

Artists Shannon Bono, Camilla Hanney and Paloma Tendero will be in conversation with Charlotte Jansen to talk about how society sees female bodies and the impact this has on artistic representation. 

And get there early as they'll be handing out Bloody Mary cocktails before the talk starts!

Sunday 8 March, London. Find out more information here.

WOW – Women of the World Festival, London

Celebrating 10 years since its launch, the WOW – Women of the World Festival returns this year to explore the state of gender equality and celebrate women and girls across the globe.

This three-day event – which is set to coincide with International Women’s Day 2020 – will see author Emma Dabiri take to the stage and will even feature an ”Under 10s Feminist Corner” for your budding equality champions.

London, 6-8 March 2020. Find out more information here.

WomenBeing Festival, Edinburgh 

WomenBeing is a Scotland-based independent feminist magazine, and next March it is hosting the second-ever international interdisciplinary conference on gender studies and the status of women at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

The programme promises to address the challenges facing women in today’s society, on the issues of gender equality and women’s rights around the world.

The event will feature talks, workshops, networking and more to “showcase diverse female role models to inspire women and girls to view entrepreneurship as a career option”.

Edinburgh, 8-11 March 2020. Find out more here.

#SheStartedIt Live, London

The second year of #SheStartedIt live will see yet more amazing speakers, workshops and meditation classes, in celebration of female empowerment.

This year's guests include Pippa Murray, founder of Pip & Nut, Serena Guen, founder of SUITCASE magazine, Shola Kaye, a public speaking coach, and former Great British Bake Off star Kimberley Wilson (who is also a chartered psychologist). 

The festival runs over two days and aims to give guests inspiration and advice on everything from your career, your goals, potential side-hustles, family plans, finances and self-love.

Clerkenwell, London, 13-14 March 2020. Find out more information here. 

Women in the World Summit, New York, USA

Celebrating a milestone in the American women’s movement, next year’s Women in the World Summit will mark 100 years of American women winning the right to vote.

Their website describes the event as a “masterclass in female leadership and an accelerator for activism”.

Speakers range from CEOs and world leaders to artists, activists and peacemakers.

Previous speakers and panellists include American Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey and PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi.

New York City, United States, 1-3 April, 2020. Find out more here.

Female sexuality drawing group, London

This day-long workshop held in the halls of the National Gallery, aims to question the role of female sexuality in the history of art.

In a small group you will be invited to explore the nuance of the nude and how the male gaze has permeated notions of female sexuality throughout history.

Not only will you get a guided tour around the gallery but you'll also get behind the scenes insight from a resident art history tutor.

London, 4-5 April 2020. Find out more here.

Guilty feminist podcast UK tour

If you're a fan of the podcast, you'll love the live tour - join comedian Deborah Frances-White and special guests as they discuss all things feminism (along with their deepest hypocrisies and fears).

The podcast has won a host of awards including best entertainment podcast and best comedy podcast at the British Podcast Awards, so you'll be in for a treat.

Just make sure to book tickets in advance. 

At locations across the UK including Brighton, Sheffield, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Newcastle, Birmingham and others. 1 May - 7 June. Find out more here.

Read More