Marzo donna a Spinea

A month dedicated to women who have made history, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of women's suffrage in Italy.

The City of Spinea, together with local associations, offers a rich calendar of meetings, readings, presentations, and moments of reflection to celebrate the culture, courage, and contributions of women in society, science, work, and the arts. 

Program of events

Friday, March 6, 6:00 PM
Without distinction of gender
Meeting dedicated to Angelina “Lina” Merlin, founding mother and senator of the Republic.
Presentation by Maria Teresa Sega (Ass. Resistenze) and readings by Chiarastella Seravalle (Arte-Mide).

Saturday, March 14, 3:30 PM
Lidia Poët and the first female lawyers
Book presentation with author Alberto Nicotina, researcher and lecturer of European Law at the University of Amsterdam.

Thursday, March 19, 6:00 PM
Dedicated to Margherita Hack
Reading with Margherita Stevanato.

Saturday, March 21, 4:30 PM
World Poetry Day
Readings and texts by Michela Manente from Aforismario and other works.
Music from the Veneto Junior Chamber Ensemble (I.D.E.E. Project).

Friday, March 27, 5:00 PM – Park of Villa Simion
We plant a tree in memory of Jina (Mahsa) Amini
Followed by, at 6:00 PM in the Library:
Beyond the gender gap – women's experiences in the global labor market
With Gulala Salih (President UDIK APS) and Erika Mattio (sociologist and writer).

Monday, March 30, 6:00 PM
The contribution of women to science
Meeting with Maria Pia Abbracchio, full professor of pharmacology at the University of Milan.

Free admission until seats are filled.
All events take place in the Library – Newsroom, unless otherwise indicated.
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