IN PICTURES: Albany’s Soroptimists host morning tea at the library for International Women’s Day

Albany’s public library played host to a morning tea on Friday organised by Soroptimist International’s Albany branch for International Women’s Day.

The event was open to all members of the community and saw a great turnout from both men and women catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.

Over a delicious spread of food, tea and coffee, the morning focused on the achievements of women as well as events and programs happening around Albany to support vulnerable members of the community.

Mahshid Ferdowsian, a representative of the local Baha’i community, also spoke about the display which told the stories of 10 women who were executed in Iran 40 years ago for their beliefs.

Ms Ferdowsian, who is related to two of the women, said the story was personal to her and she did not want their sacrifice to be forgotten.