Events
Upcoming Events

14 May, 2023
Mother’s Day Event
It will be an opportunity for Afghan and Iranian women to come together along with their children to celebrate and reflect on their motherhood experiences.
From the sacrifices they have made to the love they have given their children, women have a profound impact on their societies and the future of their children.
Time: 3:00-5:00 pm
Venue: New Lynn Community Centre
Past Events

14 april, 2023
Solidarity Workshops for Afghan-Iranian Women
Our second workshop of a series of “Solidarity Workshops for Afghan-Iranian Women” will be held on Friday April 14, 3:00 – 5:00 pm at New Lynn Community Centre.
If you like to join please text us.

26 march, 2023
A New Day Is Coming
As the people of Iran continue to fight for Woman Life Freedom, we come together at Auckland Museum to honour them and the spirit of Nowruz, the symbol of rebirth and new beginnings.
Time: 11:00 am

10 March, 2023
Movie Night
Screening of FELICITY LAND (SAADATABAD)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Newlynn Community Centre

8 Marh, 2023
A Webinar for International Women’s Day
Power structure, sexual economy and sexism
Guest speaker: Dr. Mohammadreza Sargolzaei
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 pm
Zoom Meeting

28 FEBRUARY, 2023
Movie Night
In collaboration with Voice of Iranians invites you to New Zealand’s premier screening of 752 IS NOT A NUMBER. A special thanks to Auckland Museum and 752 Productions for their support.
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Venue:
Te Whiwhinga Learning Labs, Level 1
Free entry-Bookings required.

22 February, 2023
A discussion on “Ethics, Civil society Activism, and non-Violent Action”
Guest speaker: Dr. Samira Ghoreishi
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 pm
Zoom Meeting

19 February, 2023
Afghan-Iranian Women’s Solidarity Workshops
We come together to talk, share, and deepen our sisterhood and friendship. We will also learn to bake some traditional Afghan cookies.

29 January, 2023
A workshop on the Role of Play in Children’s Development
This three-hour workshop is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 years accompanied by their parents. Please buy tickets for yourself and your children.

11 DECEMBER, 2022
Fundraising Market
Iranian Women in NZ in collaboration with the Voice of Iranians is organising a fundraising market on Dec 11 at Mt Eden Normal Primary School.
Support the Iranian community by your presence and learn about the women-led revolution in Iran.
You can enjoy a variety of foods, art/craft, music, and dance performances.

27 NOVEMBER, 2022
Panel Discussion on Women’s Activism against Discrimination, Violence, Misogyny, and Patriarchy in Iran, Afghanistan, and New Zealand
November 27th, 10:30 am at Fickling Convention Centre.
To show the beauty of unity within diversity of our society and to raise awareness about various of forms of discrimination against women, we have invited a number of experts to share their experience and knowledge of activism against Misogyny, Patriarchy, Discrimination, Racism, and White Supremacy.

30 OCTOBER, 2022
Women For Women
A commemoration event in honour of Iranian women’s fight for freedom.
Pioneer Women’s Memorial Hall, Auckland CBD.
Oct 30, 3-5 pm.
Our speakers:
– Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan (Minister for Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethnic Communities
– Golriz Ghahraman (MP Green Party)
_ Kerrin Leoni (Whau Ward Councillor)
_ Dr. Lida Ayoubi (Senior Lecturer of Law at AUT)
_ Danika Revell (Co-founder & CEO of the Period Place)
– Dr. Samira Ghoreishi (Women’s Rights Advocate)

9 OCTOBER, 2022
Woman Life Freedom
Street Art Show
Street art show in solidarity with Iranians around the World.

25 SEPTEMBER, 2022
Commemoration event for Mahsa Amini
On Sunday, September 25, a commemorative program for Mahsa Amini will be held by the IWIN. We will gather for an hour to light a candle for Mahsa Amini and to talk about our position and conditions as Iranian women.

7 august, 2022
Building a safer community
Responding to people with empathy and dignity
a workshop about the role of the community to break the cycle of violence by responding to people with empathy and dignity.

23-25 july, 2022
Iranian Women Art Show
This three-day exhibition showcases Persian art and music. It is an opportunity to introduce the Persian culture through artworks created by Iranian female artists.

25-26 July, 2021
Colours of Persia
Art Show
First Art Show by the Iranian female artists held by the Association for Iranian Women in NZ (IWIN)
This cultural event called ‘Colours of Persia is an opportunity to display the works of art created by Persian female artists. These art pieces have been made by a variety of techniques including acrylic and oil painting, resin art creations, alcohol ink painting, digital illustration, colour pencils, wood marquetry, mixed media, visual storytelling, etc.
29 november, 2020
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Workshop on different forms of violence against women.