A CHARITY in Accrington is preparing for its annual multicultural celebration to coincide with International Women’s Day.

Aawaz will be holding the event on Wednesday, March 8, at 11am in the ballroom in Accrington Town Hall.

Cllr Jean Battle, patron of Aawaz, said: “It is very fitting that we hold our celebration on International Women’s Day because we want to acknowledge the good work of Aawaz.

“We have the opportunity to acknowledge and recognise the hard work and effort by many ordinary women who support others and help create a more harmonious society.”

The event will celebrate the work of the charity and include songs, dancing and a traditional Asian meal.

Three people will also be honoured with special recognition awards to acknowledge the community work they have carried out for the group.

Aawaz is an independent charity working to support South Asian and Eastern European women.