Debates, workshops, screenings and exhibitions will punctuate the week of March 4-10, 2026 in Nice on the occasion of International Women’s Rights Day. Several cultural venues and public spaces will host these initiatives open to Nice residents.
March 8 marks each year the International Day of Women’s Rights and contributes to equality between women and men and helps strengthen women’s rights. In Nice, a specific program is being rolled out from March 4, 2026. The announced actions focus on prevention, awareness-raising and highlighting women’s journeys.
Testimonies, cinema and public space
The week begins Wednesday, March 4 at L’Artistique, 27 boulevard Dubouchage, with “Portraits of Women Committed to Women’s Rights,” in partnership with the Masséna bookstore. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, subject to availability.
Under the title “As Long as There Are Women …”, the meeting offers testimonies, life stories and discussions around professional and personal journeys. Writings and life choices form the central focus of the afternoon.
Among the speakers are the Deputy Mayor, responsible for Combating Discrimination, Women’s Rights, Humanitarian Actions and Cooperation, as well as several personalities from the cultural and media world. Writer and screenwriter Simonetta Greggio participates in the discussions. Historian and writer Martine Gasquet, former Director of Culture for the City of Nice and the Mediterranean University Center, first female deputy in Nice, is also announced. Moderation is provided by Christophe Thoreau. Journalist and correspondent Dorothée Olliéric, sponsor of the event, participates as guest of honor.
Friday, March 6, a stand “Ask Angela” will be set up on Place Masséna, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The initiative is presented to the public. A participatory collage workshop addresses the question of women’s rights. An exhibition of French female figures accompanies the initiative. Discussions focus on current women’s rights and different perceptions of equality, with a reminder of the regulatory framework.
The same day, a citizen screening is organized at the Pathé Gare du Sud cinema, 6 place Charles Pasqua, from 6:15 p.m. The film “Sarah Bernhardt, the Divine” will be screened by online reservation. The film traces the journey of an artist who defended women’s rights through her personal trajectory and professional choices. The figure of Sarah Bernhardt, theater actress and public figure at the turn of the 20th century, serves as the thread running through this evening.
Sports, art and entrepreneurship
Sunday, March 8, several proposals are scheduled at different locations. At the François Aune gymnasium, 18 rue François Aune, women will be offered introductory self-defense and first aid workshops from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in partnership with the Essor Riviera Karate association.
At the International Museum of Naive Art Anatole Jakovsky, 23 avenue de Fabron, an interactive clownesque theatrical performance is announced. The proposal addresses the work and struggles of artist Niki de Saint Phalle. Two guided tours of the “Parallel Worlds” exhibition are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. around female artists. At 3 p.m., a mediation titled “Niki de Saint Phalle. Action-show” is led by Thomas Oudin, from the Compagnie l’Embrayage à Paillettes.
The Jules Chéret Fine Arts Museum, 33 avenue des Baumettes, organizes a fun afternoon for audiences aged 13 and up. The event is free, by reservation by email. At 2 p.m., a quiz on “women artists” is offered. At 3 p.m., board games about the place of women in art are available.
Monday, March 9, on Garibaldi Square, the photo exhibition “These Women Who Move the Lines” is presented in partnership with the Côte d’Azur University. The launch is scheduled for 2 p.m. The exhibition will remain visible from March 9-30, 2026. The portraits show women scientists discussing their careers, values, motivations and obstacles encountered. Projects undertaken and claimed role models are also addressed. The aim is to make professional trajectories visible and encourage vocations.
The week concludes Tuesday, March 10 at the Mediterranean University Center, 65 promenade des Anglais, with the third edition of the “Women of Resilience Trophy”, in partnership with the association “Women Business Leaders Nice Côte d’Azur” (FCE France). The evening begins at 6:30 p.m., by registration.
The trophy honors the journeys of women entrepreneurs who have turned obstacles into opportunities. Six categories are announced: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Solidarity, Health, Agriculture and Jury’s Favorite. Six trajectories will be honored in these fields.
The complete program of events and registration information are accessible to the public online. This week is part of the actions organized on March 8, focusing on awareness-raising, information and discussion of women’s rights.
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