International Women's Day

The event is on March 6 at 3 p.m. inside Walter Hall on the St. George campus. Crowns for Change: Flower Crowns. The International Student Centre (ISC) at U of ...

The event takes place on March 8 from 5 to 7:30 pm. The event takes place on March 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The virtual event will take place on March 7 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. The event will take place at the Galbraith Building in Room 220 on the St. The Iranian Women Organization of Ontario, U of T’s The Elahé Omidyar Mir-Djalali Institute of Iranian Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science and the Royal Ontario Museum are holding an event to reflect on women’s empowerment and leadership in Iran and the Middle East. at the Athletic Centre on the St. The Faculty of Law is hosting a panel discussion moderated by the Women and Law student group on March 8 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. George campus is hosting an event to explore how gender rights, justice and spirituality are connected on March 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event takes place on March 7 from 11 a.m. The event is on March 6 at 3 p.m. at the Highland Hall Event Centre. inside Walter Hall on the St.

From DDB to Droga5, a handful of the world's most influential creative and media agencies share how they're honoring women's contributions and championing ...

We want to spark conversations and creative ideas about how to change systemic barriers that get in the way of people’s ability to thrive. Finally, we will continue to focus on practicing allyship in our workplace, which is a critical component of providing opportunities for our talent and fostering diversity across all levels of our organization. We are also encouraging our people to join our women’s ERGs. The global programming will be streamed around the world, and our local offices are putting on viewing parties and other activities to uniquely reflect the women in their community. This International Women’s Day, in the spirit of embracing equity, we are honoring all the women of DDB who take risks and feel the freedom to do so. Our goal is to inspire our community of 9,000+ to use their voice for good, sharing stories and experiences that uplift and push us forward all month long. At Momentum Worldwide, we have launched a peer-to-peer recognition tool, Nectar, that our people use to share kind words about each other, [which is part of our theme] #WomanKIND. We’re a reflection of the women who paved the way, and are responsible for those still walking. The social campaign will roll out during the month of March and there will be a dedicated microsite. Throughout the month, we’ll highlight women-owned businesses, talent and artists through the food and vendors we bring in, our monthly corkboard series and our happy hours. Globally, we continue to run Femmes Forward, a career advancement program for women at the senior manager/director level. This Women’s Month, our network has come together to create programming for our employees within the Network.

Many corporate events and a website proclaim the theme for Wednesday is "embrace equity", which differs to the UN-sanctioned version that focuses on ...

and celebrate the wonderful value of women." Sue Bessel organised the Embrace Equity IWD Art Exhibition in Wollongong, featuring works from 30 artists. "No one government, NGO, charity, corporation, academic institution, women's network, or media hub is solely responsible for IWD. Ms Clarke says the annual theme isn't "picked" by UN Women but is decided during "the largest conference for women that you've never heard of". The "embrace equity" theme is being promoted by the website The chief executive of UN Women Australia says a corporate International Women's Day organisation "muddies the waters" by promoting a different theme to the United Nations day.

Knowledge is power, and until women realise they are underpaid, there is little they can do about it.

In the United States, a former Google employee created a spreadsheet that was then filled out by around 1200 employees to reveal and share their pay. At Microsoft, employees did much the same, creating a private group and spreadsheet to share information. To which you might breezily add: are you up for it? There are many good reasons why some people are paid different amounts, owing to relative performance, length of service, negotiation skill and willingness to switch employers to bargain for higher pay. Importantly, everyone also has the right to not answer such questioning. On one level, I object to the millions of dollars corporate Australia must collectively shell out on venue hire, inspirational speakers and breakfast pastries each year.

It's not even 8 March yet and already International Women's Day events have kicked off with a bang. Workers in Newcastle and Darwin have taken the lead in ...

[Find the details on the Unions Tasmania website](https://unionstas.com.au/news-events/events/international-womens-day-nipalunahobart/). [Find more event details on the Facebook event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/733122688188278). Find out which International Women’s Day events are happening near you. [Find more event details on the Facebook event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/214462584451773). It’s not even 8 March yet and already International Women’s Day events have kicked off with a bang. When you’re a union member, every day is women’s day.

Women's Day 2023: International Women's Day falls on March 8 annually. Know all about the history, significance, celebrations, the theme for this year, ...

People celebrate International Women's Day 2023 by making the women in their lives feel special with heartwarming gestures. Finally, following its adoption by the United Nations in 1977, International Women's Day was marked on March 8 as an official UN holiday for women's rights and world peace. The International Women's Day website says, "Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. On March 8, people commemorate International Women's Day. In 1917, women in Russia chose to protest and strike under the slogan "Bread and Peace" on the last Sunday in February (which fell on March 8 on the Gregorian calendar). Know all about the history, significance, celebrations, the theme for this year, and more about Women's Day inside.

On International Women's Day, do we pay enough attention to those courageous women breaking new ground for the next generation, whether they are local ...

International Women’s Day is also about women like Gloria Corral, who was raised in San Ysidro and now serves as the president and CEO of the Parent Institute for Quality Education in National City. She is a national expert in education policy who transcends language and poverty barriers to create the kind of parent involvement in schools that lead families to better academic outcomes and lifetime opportunities. They remind us that International Women’s Day happens every day and everywhere, including here in our own backyard. As a volunteer Spanish teacher mom in the Cajon Valley Unified School District, Eva responded to the closure of the elementary school that served her community by working with other parent advocates in 2004 to successfully petition the district to operate the elementary school as EJE Academies. We must honor women of the world every day and everywhere. We honor those who fought long odds to be simply who they wanted to be.

Forty-four years after the adoption of Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) by the United Nations in 1979, women ...

We invite all people who support Human Rights to be our allies and join us in a transnational collective action towards gender equity, equality, and justice. Women are still deprived of many political, social, economic, and legal rights in private and public spheres not only in totalitarian and dictatorial regimes, but even in modern democracies. Moreover, we must hold our states and institutions accountable to this imperative.

International Women's Day is an important global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and contributions of women.

We aim to be an employer of choice for women and women with disability, providing equal opportunities for all staff, regardless of their gender identity. Recent data shows a 21% relative increase in families/carers in paid employment. To mark this day, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) would like to acknowledge the significant contributions women have made, and continue to make, to the NDIS.

The ads in the campaign will showcase the talent of the 'Women's Work' collective in categories still dominated by male photographers, and ask the advertising ...

We wanted to challenge the industry to take a moment and think about the role we play in these stats.” With this year’s International Women’s Day theme being ‘Embrace Equity’, it’s a fitting moment to pose the question to the advertising industry – why? The campaign is running in high impact Lumo outdoor sites throughout Auckland and Wellington, alongside a ‘Women’s Work’ exhibition which is showing at the Ellen Melville Centre until the 12th of March.

International Women's Day 2023: Women's Day is marked annually on March 8. Celebrate the day by sharing best wishes, images, messages, quotes and greetings ...

Happy Women's Day to all the superheroes in my life! You can also make the day special by sending our curated list of best wishes, images, messages, quotes, and greetings to all the women in your life. Happy Women's Day. Celebrate the day by sharing best wishes, images, messages, quotes and greetings with all the women in your life. The day brings attention to the women's rights movement, gender equality issues, women's reproductive rights, women's achievements in various fields, and violence and abuse against women. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer."

International Women's Day presents an opportunity for organisations to reemphasise their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

[encourage progress and support women](https://www.employeebenefits.co.uk/employee-engagement/) on their professional journeys can be an effective way for organisations to show their commitment to women in the workplace. International Women’s Day presents an opportunity for organisations to reemphasise their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. It’s important that organisations such as NTT DATA continue to set an example of how to approach this critical subject, and how the right strategy can not only create a better working environment for all, but also increase revenue.

According to the official website, beginning early 1900s, IWD is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

will contribute to the growth of this nation and to make it strong and dynamic.” — Indira Gandhi, former prime minister of India Every year, the day is marked with a special theme, capturing the role of women in every sphere of life. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.”

International Women's Day is tomorrow, Wednesday 8th March. The day is an opportunity to honour women's achievements, raise awareness for gender equality ...

Everyone is responsible for building a world without gender bias, both in our personal lives and in the workplace. - Acknowledge the amazing women in your life International Women’s Day is tomorrow, Wednesday 8th March.

CMC Markets Singapore has announced a partnership with Sophia, Asia's first and only female-focused financial education platform, to promote financial literacy ...

This initiative seeks to empower young women with insights on how they can gain a financial head start and safeguard themselves from commonly made financial mistakes. Tanya Rolfe, Co-founder of Sophia, commented: “There are more women than ever in the workforce, but many are lacking the financial knowledge and confidence to make investment decisions. Sophia’s mission is to close the financial literacy and investment gap for women.

IWD is an annual event to celebrate the achievements of women and push for rights progress. It has roots in the U.S. socialist and labour movements of the early ...

The U.N.'s theme this year is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality." "Bringing women into technology results in more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality," says the U.N.'s website. socialist and labour movements of the early 20th century, particularly as women were fighting for better working conditions and the right to vote. However, celebrations around the world are usually decentralized, though some countries recognize IWD as a public holiday, including China, Russia and Uganda. IWD is an annual event to celebrate the achievements of women and push for rights progress. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

We are also deeply concerned about the reports that Russian Armed Forces use sexual violence against women and children in Ukraine as a weapon of war. These ...

[joined forces](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_7738) to improve [sexual and reproductive health rights](https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-eu-announces-additional-eu45-million-unfpa-supplies-2022-09-24_en) in Africa under Global Gateway. In September 2022, the European Commission presented the [European Care Strategy](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_5169). This year, the European Commission is also launching a call for proposals under [the Citizenship, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) programme](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme_en) to foster gender equality, including the balanced participation of women in economic and political decision-making. An award ceremony will be livestreamed [here](https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/2/20230308). The Commission published today its [2023 Report on Gender Equality in the EU](https://commission.europa.eu/document/a5bb9997-998a-4f95-961b-8f36edd1837c_en), providing an update on the steps taken to deliver on the [Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_358). In December, a political agreement was reached on [Directive on Pay Transparency](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_7739). The names of the winners will be available in a [combat gender-based violence](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_1533) in March 2022. In November 2022, the European Parliament adopted [the Directive on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_22_7074), which introduces thresholds for balanced gender representation on listed company boards. [“DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.](https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2022/12/international-womens-day-2023-digitall-innovation-and-technology-for-gender-equality) The gender digital divide prevents women from fully reaping the benefits of the digital transition. As of August 2022, the new [EU-wide work-life Balance rights](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_4785) started applying. Investments in education and skills training for women and girls play a fundamental role to enhance women's position in all fields and to close the gender pay gap.

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., has today (7 March) paid tribute to the huge contribution made by ...

“It is very important, on International Women’s Day, that we mark the myriad contributions women have made to Irish culture, to the arts, our sports and media, and of course an Ghaeilge. I encourage more women to take part in all aspects of our cultural and sporting heritage.” This year’s theme is “Embrace Equity”.

International Women's Day 2023: From having a virtual coffee date to baking, here are some special ideas to celebrate International Women's Day at home.

Virtual coffee date: Women, in case you are far away from the besties, there are still multiple ways to celebrate. On this special day, cook their special lunch and surprise them with their favourite platter. [Women are meant to be celebrated every day of our lives](https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/international-women-s-day-2023-when-is-women-s-day-date-history-significance-celebration-theme-all-you-need-to-know-101678155318087.html), but International Women’s Day keep reminding us of the importance of the women and how much we owe our lives to them. [International Women's Day 2023](https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/happy-women-s-day-2023-best-wishes-images-messages-quotes-greetings-to-share-on-international-women-s-day-101678163725917.html): The special time of the year is here. In case you are planning to chill at home on this special day, [here are a few ideas on how we can make March 8 special for the women](https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/international-women-s-day-7-unique-self-care-ideas-to-pamper-yourself-101678008636180.html): Women make our lives easier, better and beautiful and we cannot ever begin to [thank them for being such an amazing part of our lives](https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/international-women-s-day-5-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-the-important-women-in-your-life-101678098080776.html).

Gender related legal reforms for politics have been far less. The World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report highlights that its Political Empowerment subindex ...

[[5]](#_ftnref5) UN Women, 2022, Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation [Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation There is need to re-look how women’s presence in politics contributes to a country or sub-region’s socio-economic and political stability. The 2021 Africa Women in Political Participation Barometer highlights electoral systems including temporary special measures for women’s political participation, finances and resources, political party practise, electoral laws and management and media including social media as formal factors that hinder equal participation of women in politics. Equal opportunities for women to participate in politics are not enough, in some cases they can be exclusionary—hence the need to promote equity in politics. There could be unexpected positive changes in the upcoming elections for the next two years, yet there are only a few positive outliers that could change the status quo on women’s political participation in the continent. This implies that Africa and the world at large is far from reaching the 2030 Sustainable Goal number five target of women’s equal and effective political participation.

When the whole world united to help quake victims in this hour of need, women across the country have been mobilizing to help in the earthquake zone since Day 1 ...

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We are delighted to announce the sixth annual UCSF celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) and the start of Women's History Month. From March 6 through March 10, the UCSF community is invited to recognize, honor, and celebrate the ...

We are delighted to announce the sixth annual UCSF celebration of International Women's Day (March 8) and the start of Women’s History Month. This theme resonates here at UCSF, where we recognize that celebrating progress and taking action to support greater inclusion and equity go hand in hand. The theme asks us all to imagine a gender-equal world, free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination—a world that is diverse, equitable, and broadly inclusive.

Although women bear the brunt of environmental injustice, they're also leading the way to save our planet. Find out why we celebrate International Women's ...

By putting gender justice at the heart of our movement, we can help realise a world with different ways of working, farming, and caring. At Friends of the Earth, we know the women in our community groups and international network are leaders who shape our movement for the better. [Friends of the Earth International](/about/our-international-network), we’re committed to gender justice and dismantling patriarchy. When women are allowed and empowered to take a seat at the table, we all benefit. There is nothing for us, without us.Peruth Atukwatse, Friends of the Earth Uganda A feminist approach to protecting the environment is key throughout the Friends of the Earth International federation. [incredible women leading the charge against climate and ecological breakdown ](https://www.zedbooks.net/shop/book/why-women-will-save-the-planet/). Women – especially poorer women and women of colour – are disproportionately affected by environmental injustice. And [of those killed in the 1991 Bangladesh cyclone, a whopping 90% were women ](https://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/disaster_and_gender_statistics.pdf). [women own less land than men ](https://frompoverty.oxfam.org.uk/killer-factcheck-women-own-2-of-land-not-true-what-do-we-really-know-about-women-and-land/), they [represent upwards of 40% of the agricultural labour force globally ](https://blogs.worldbank.org/developmenttalk/invisible-farmers-why-recognizing-and-supporting-women-farmers-key-food-and). Power imbalances and restrictive gender roles can also put women at a disadvantage when it comes to responding to, and recovering from, emergencies. It’s covered a wide variety of issues over the past century, including the right to vote, equal pay, displacement by conflict and sexual violence.

On Wednesday, March 8, the University of Toronto celebrates International Women's Day. International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the United Nations' more ...

In addition to start-up finalists competing for cash and in-kind prizes, Lesley Hampton—Anishinaabe artist and fashion designer—will be this year’s keynote speaker. The right to participate in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society. In 2023, marking International Women’s Day is an opportunity to amplify the achievements of women while recognizing that gender parity is still a distant goal. What are the major accomplishments by women that have been ignored by media? The right to be educated, to make choices freely, and to pursue one’s own dreams. On International Women’s Day, let’s renew our resolve to continue these efforts.

Breaking gender bias: Environment Agency has more diverse workforce bringing greater benefit to the environment - women increasingly taking up manual work.

Read more about how we are becoming climate resilient, improving the health of air, land and water for people and nature, and supporting sustainable green growth It is committed to being a genuinely-inclusive organisation, which reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. It’s really rewarding and great fun at the same time. Vicky Bowen and Maggie Byas are the only women in the East Hampshire field team, a team that is on-the-ground doing manual work. Previously, Maggie worked in a supermarket and Vicky for a taxi company. Now I can lay a new hedge, and confidently use a chainsaw.

RSN Racing and Sport will celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow (Wednesday) right across all programs.

RSN Racing and Sport is keen to highlight that whatever the gender, racing is an industry that provides equal opportunities to all. From 1pm, Raceday on RSN will chat about racing’s three codes. Breakfast with Harf from 6am will catch up with Australia’s leading female sports stars plus Jaimee Rogers from the TAB will discuss her rise in the sporting media ranks.

To celebrate IWD 2023, Raconteur hosted a panel with five inspiring female leaders. So how did they feel about the “Embrace Equity” campaign?

So you’re really up against it and you really feel it when you’re going to raise. I’m very aware of the privilege that I have and I’m always conscious of how I raise other people up around me. The point isn’t about loving yourself and embracing yourself; it’s not about the embracing bit, it’s about the equity bit. My issue around the visuals of embracing yourself is that it suggests progress is driven by you, as if it’s all about you loving yourself. By choosing that theme and then going for such a flaky image, I think they’ve reinforced a lot of people’s points of view that it’s a marketing moment rather than a genuine moment for feminism. When a business is founded by a man versus a woman, the results are so different and that’s really based on the capital that they’re able to raise. When I talk to people, there tends not to be a mature understanding of I observe a lot of companies using it as a marketing opportunity and a way to look more diverse than they really are, rather than an authentic effort around dismantling inequalities for women, as it should be. Organisers opted for the tagline ‘Embrace Equity’ and supported this with a roster of images of And this was made even more the case by this year’s choice of theme. I’ve described it in the past as an orgy of performative feminism. At the same time, [85% of women are still leaving full-time employment ](https://www.raconteur.net/talent-culture/mothers-return-work-maternity-leave/)within three years of having children and [a new study by PwC](https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics/insights/women-in-work-index.html) estimates it will still take more than 50 years to close the gender pay gap at our current rate of progress.

International Women's Day is a global movement which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to ...

International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year. International Women's Day is a global movement which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. By embracing equity, we can help to give everyone the tools and support they need to achieve their full potential regardless of their gender.

CEPS aims to promote diversity and inclusion throughout its main work pillars of human resources (hiring and promotion), research and analysis, ...

Today, as the urgency of securing Covid-19 vaccines for the EU has waned, that lack of transparency is coming back to haunt the Commission. The Commission stepped in on time by pushing for joint stockpiling and procurement of medical countermeasures, appointing a top negotiator to lead DG SANTE, and paving the way for an ambitious institutional reform, the European Health Union. First, they will have to not only identify the negative human rights and environmental impacts of their activities, but also prevent them whenever and wherever possible. The thing is that this is only the beginning of their troubles. When the EU touts its global power, discontent usually begins at home – starting with its powerful private sector, exasperated by ever-increasing, complex legal constraints. Digital labour platforms are a novel way of organising working relationships but they facilitate transactions between real world individuals and are built using real world data – a world that is full of biases. The EU’s platform economy, which ranges from food delivery and taxi services to platforms where workers perform multiple tasks online, grew almost fivefold between 2016 and 2021. A sense of playing the lottery on the next inevitable crisis that comes our way, coupled with the widespread dissatisfaction on current EU fiscal policy, is shaping the debate on the new framework. If the Commission suddenly pressed the ‘reactivate’ button tomorrow on those rules as they are, most EU countries would be found guilty of breaching the Stability and Growth Pact’s infamous 60 % public debt-to-GDP and the 3 % deficit ceiling. The EU’s new fiscal framework proposal, the Economic Governance Review (EGR), has already got the ball rolling with its promised bold reforms. This can make scenarios weak and anecdotal, something experts justify by stating that scenarios are meant to be a ‘first step to start a discussion’. As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week, CEPS is proud to have launched its own

International Women's Day in 2023 celebrates women's contributions to society, economy, culture, and politics, as well as the ongoing fight for gender ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Women's Day](/topic/womens-day)in 2023 is innovation and technology for gender equality, according to DigitALL. Check social media or your local community's events calendar to see if there are any nearby events. Keep speaking up in support of your principles! Moreover, it highlights the continuous struggle for gender equality. The topic for International

The new Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill recently introduced some of the most significant changes to workplace discrimination law in the ...

[remind](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/israel/efrat-deutsch-co/Equality-in-employment-equal-pay-for-female-and-male-employees) us that there is still a long way to go to combat the long-standing wage gaps in practice. Meanwhile, in Spain, Helena Monzón from CMS Albiñana & Suarez de Lezo [explains](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/spain/cms-albiana-surez-de-lezo/Gendered-perspective-in-Spanish-employment-case-law) how the courts will evaluate both objective and subjective factors when reaching a decision involving gender. Over in China, Wan Zhang and Xu Yexi from JunHe LLP [report](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/china/junhe-llp/Employment-equality-progress-in-China) on the recent Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women Employment. Over in Germany, Svenja Fries from Mayer Brown [explains](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/germany/mayer-brown/Gender-equality-in-German-workplaces-equal-pay) that the General Act on Equal Treatment prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination in the workplace – the Act also defines “equal work” when it comes to establishing equal pay. Turkey has similar laws in place to combat discrimination specifically regarding the recruitment process and termination of employment, as Asena Aytuğ Keser and Kardelen Özden from Gün + Partners [discuss](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/turkey/gn-partners/Gender-equality-in-Turkish-workplaces). Over in the Philippines, Rashel Ann Pomoy and Roy Santos Necesario from Villaraza & Angangco [announce](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/philippines/villaraza-angangco/Philippine-labour-laws-and-policies-affecting-status-of-women-in-workplaces) that the Expanded Maternity Leave Act recently increased maternity leave to 105 days. In Denmark, Yvonne Frederiksen at Norrbom Vinding [explains](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/denmark/norrbom-vinding/Gender-composition-of-management-updated-guidelines-for-employers) how new targets are being set to combat underrepresentation in the workplace; while over in Italy, Annamaria Pedroni from Stanchi Studio Legale [discusses](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/italy/stanchi-studio-legale/Gender-equality-in-the-workplace-in-Italy) how a new gender equality certificate, which private employers can obtain, promises to be an important step in equal gender policies for companies and is likely to motivate employers to support women in the workplace. They also address proposals under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill that encompass several aspects of childbirth and maternity. In Hungary, Dániel Gera and Dóra Halmosi from Schoenherr [discuss](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/hungary/schoenherr/Gender-equality-in-Hungarian-workplaces) the Labour Code, which establishes that all aspects of employment, including remuneration, must be treated equally. Over in the Netherlands, Hans Mulder and Laurens de Graaf from BarentsKrans [detail](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/netherlands/barentskrans/Dutch-works-council-can-boost-equal-career-opportunities-for-women) the progress around equal treatment and opportunity, from appointment to equal pay and promotion. Here are the latest efforts. [report](https://www.lexology.com/commentary/employment-immigration/united-kingdom/lewis-silkin-llp/Will-the-Worker-Protection-Bill-help-employers-EmbraceEquity-for-women).

A series of short films featuring some of New Zealand's most inspiring wāhine toa is being launched today to mark International Women's Day.

Auckland is the only New Zealand city to have hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022, Rugby World Cup 2021 (Playing in 2022), the International Working Group for Women in Sport 2022 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – providing the unique opportunity to continue to elevate wāhine and leave an enduring legacy for women and girls. The series explores what hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Auckland means for these wāhine toa, their industries and their communities – whether that’s the opportunity to enhance the profile of Auckland as a destination through the global reach of the tournament (estimated to be over 1.12 billion) or the platform it creates to ensure more equity for women and girls in sport. Led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, this project is part of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s leverage and legacy programme for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and will be delivered as a series of bite-size films in the lead-up to the tournament, which kicks off at Eden Park in July.

The global holiday has socialist roots, emerging from a hotbed of labor activism in New York City during the early 1900s.

In China, it’s also not a public holiday but employers are encouraged to [give women a half-day off](https://studycli.org/chinese-holidays/international-womens-day-in-china/) from work. [40th anniversary](https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day/background) of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary government that had once briefly seized power in France. [85% off](https://www.amazon.com/Power-Bank-Solar-Portable-Charger-40000mAh-Capacity-Flashlight-Compatible/dp/B0BGPLV2L6?asc_campaign=InlineMobile&asc_refurl=https://qz.com/what-are-the-origins-of-international-women-s-day-1850199522&asc_source=&tag=kinjapromo-20) To commemorate the event, communist leader Vladimir Lenin marked the fateful day of protest—Feb. Celebrations around the world take different forms—women in Italy can expect mimosa flowers, and in Russia, [bouquets of tulips](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/flowers-women-russia-not-all-want-celebrate-2022-03-08/), while online the 2023 theme [#EmbraceEquity](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme) is likely to be trending. The movement spread to Russia amid the tumult of World War I. Why is International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8? This is great for a group of mixed phone users needing to charge their iPhone and Android simultaneously. [15,000 garment workers](https://www.rferl.org/a/womens_day_feature_soviet_socialist_origins_100th_anniversary/2330712.html) from Manhattan’s Lower East Side staged a strike to protest poor working conditions and pay. 28, 1909](https://time.com/5187268/international-womens-day-history/), which was organized by the Socialist Party of America. Its origins can be traced back to European and North American labor movements that emerged around the turn of the 20th century. [International Women’s Day](https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day/background) (IWD).

March 8 (today) is International Women's Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day puts a ...

Do we need International Women’s Day? What do you think? Or, is the concept outdated, and should we be recognising this more than just one day a year?

To mark International Women's Day (IWD) 2023, edie speaks to three women leaders that are driving change and improving approaches to green finance and ...

“Many organisations are growing their teams and the sector is continually changing, for example, attracting people from different backgrounds for the first time. “We’ve made great strides, but there is clearly a need to continue improving diversity in the finance industry. I believe that progressive mindset within the field has naturally helped provide a more respectful, positive space for women to advance their careers too.” “A huge part of that equity comes down to the way we finance the change. This, in turn, can create a new pipeline of talent for companies to help shape this much-needed just transition. It is, therefore, important that organisations within the sector continue to give opportunities that can help support women with an interest in the sector. In comparison, the broader finance industry has women account for just 19% of C-suite positions, according to a [McKinsey report](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/closing-the-gap-leadership-perspectives-on-promoting-women-in-financial-services). “If we’re serious about realising a net-zero transition that works for the broadest possible set of people, then we need to ensure the big decisions are taken by a truly representative group of leaders who benefit from high levels of cognitive diversity as a group. “Women and people from historically marginalised communities know full well what happens when the architects of a system all belong to one group. So there are knock-on, multiplier effects for inclusion and gender more broadly when we succeed in increasing women in the green finance field.” If nations are to realise this vision, then it only makes sense that women are adequately represented in this burgeoning green finance market. [a well-known fact that the climate crisis disproportionately impacts women and girls globally](https://www.edie.net/why-supporting-women-and-girls-is-an-overlooked-climate-solution/).

The past decade alone has seen big changes to female representation in the workplace, but there's still a long way to go.

This benefit is available to all new parents, including mothers, fathers, same-sex couples, and adoptive parents—recognising how vital it is for women to have the support of their partners during this time. Rather than being a tick in a box, it takes consistent listening, evaluation, and adjustment to ensure you are meeting all of your employees' needs. Research conducted by Circle In, with the support of the Victorian Women's Trust, shows almost half (48%) of those surveyed struggled with a drop in confidence at work during menopause, and 46% felt stressed from hiding their experiences. This new specialised program helps employees better identify and manage symptoms through a dedicated team (including an OB-GYN) and access to digital appointments with providers, wellness coaches, and provider-moderated peer support groups. This can sadly lead to many leaving the workforce during this time. The vast majority (83%) of respondents said their work was negatively affected by menopause, and 70% didn't feel comfortable talking to their manager about it. Each year, International Women's Day (IWD) is an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant lives and achievements of women around the world. Workday has a deliberate focus on continuously improving DEI within our organisation, which includes policies to help attract and retain talent in under-represented minorities in technology, like working mothers or women later in their careers. There has been great headway in recent years, with flexible & hybrid work arrangements becoming the norm, allowing working mothers to adapt their schedules, and many businesses improving their paid parental leave. Also, as many have rightly called out, supporting women extends beyond just those at the top of the business world. Here's what we do at Workday to make a difference for female employees: Around 15% of these businesses still have no women in leadership roles at all.

On this International Women's Day, workers around the world call for a gender-transformative New Social Contract that prioritises equality, inclusion, ...

Where democracy is in place, such as in the USA, women continue to fight for gender justice for their reproductive rights. In Iran, following the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini by the agents of the misogynistic repressive regime, women have bravely protested across the country to demand their rights despite threats to their lives and freedoms. The ITUC celebrates women activists and leaders who stand up against attacks on peace and democracy across the globe.

“Netball is a joke. These women complain about wanting more money when they don't do nearly as much work as male athletes. Get a grip.” “These female players ...

Fever’s Glasgow said: “I just hope that these people don’t have daughters, or women in their lives that want to come and speak to them or talk to them and care about netball. To be able to do that for young girls now, and be the precedent to set, it’s exciting. “I just don’t understand that the respect isn’t there. I challenge you to come to a game. I mean, we work pretty hard so a comment like that is a bit wasted.” Our female athletes should be encouraged to have kids and come back and play the sport that they love. And sometimes you can work as hard as you can and it’s just going to stay there. Tall, short, big, small, whatever that may be, we bring a different strength to the game.” Superstar England Roses and NSW Swifts shooter Helen Housby joked: “I can say this, our head coach Briony (Akle) is a terrible cook actually, so the kitchen’s not for her! “These female sports are just not up to scratch. Get a grip.” “Netball is a joke.

President Yoon Seok Yeol pandered to anti-feminist voters during his presidential campaign last year by pledging to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and ...

[decriminalization of abortion](https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/06/09/south-koreas-constitutional-right-abortion) in 2021, many South Korean women are unsure how to find healthcare providers that can help them have safe and legal abortions due to lack of information and a legal vacuum. Concrete and timely action from the government, starting with preserving the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and providing support for its activities, and enabling access to the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol, will send the message that women’s rights are non-negotiable. Data published in 2021 by the Women’s Human Rights Institute of Korea showed that digital sex crimes that targeted teenagers, the vast majority of them female, had [increased elevenfold](https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20211020003300315) since 2018, and victims of digital sex crimes, including illegal filming, are often blackmailed, sometimes in the form of [demands for more explicit pictures](https://v.daum.net/v/20220928201504327). [pledging to abolish](https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/04/04/joint-statement-south-korean-president-elect-yoon-seok-youl-womens-rights) the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, which strives to end violence against women, support survivors of sexual violence, and improve access to gender-responsive health systems. In February, South Korea’s Justice Department scrapped the gender equality ministry’s plans to [revise the legal definition of rape](https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/02/01/south-korea-cancels-plans-update-definition-rape) to include nonconsensual sex (as opposed to sex that is enforced through “violence or intimidation”), reflecting outdated and dangerous views about the nature of sexual assault. Access to safe abortions remains impeded, an attempt to broaden the legal definition of rape was blocked, and there was another uptick in digital sex crimes.

In a bid to boost support at Sky Super Rugby Aupiki matches, the nib Blues are celebrating International Women's Day with a special ticket offer.

This year marks the first full season of Super Rugby Aupiki; the competition’s inaugural season was cut short last year due to COVID. “This is a new era of women’s rugby, and it’s awesome to see our people getting behind it. Although Chiefs Manawa came out on top, nib Blues captain, Ruahei Demant, hopes to see that crowd grow for the semi-final weekend.

The Tauranga Parkrun will be celebrating International Women's Day with a celebratory run this Saturday. Parkrun co-director Jez Rogers says it's about ...

It really is the best way to kick off your Saturday.” It’s a chance to set goals, and work towards achieving them. Whatever your age or fitness level we have an incredibly supportive community at parkrun and you get to walk or run through the beautiful Kopurererua valley. “Parkrun has become such a huge part of my life now, in that, when I go away, I will look for a parkrun to participate in and if I happen to be unable to do a parkrun on a Saturday morning my day is ‘just not right’. “Where it specifically aligns with International Women’s Day is in the large number of women who are part of our parkrun community and in our shared sense around the importance of empowering women.” Parkrun is a weekly, free and friendly 5km community event that happens in towns and cities across the world, with a primary vision of creating an inclusive and empowering community environment for people of all physical abilities to come together for a walk or run.

Equity is a fundamental enabler of our Inclusion & Diversity strategy, and our ambition to create a truly inclusive culture where all our people can thrive. But ...

We ranked second globally and [first in the UK within Equileap's 2023 Gender Equality Global Report](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2023/diageo-ranks-number-two-globally-in-equileap-s-2023-gender-equality-global-report), and we were also included in the latest Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. But we are not complacent and know that there is more we can do. But for many individuals it is a topic that raises more questions than answers; what is it, and why it is important to me? [Champion inclusion and diversity](https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/champion-inclusion-and-diversity) [Pregnancy Loss Guidelines](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2022/diageo-introduces-pregnancy-loss-guidelines-and-enhanced-bereavement-support-for-employees) and [Disability Inclusion Guidelines](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2022/diageo-launches-disability-inclusion-guidelines-and-disclosure-for-employees), rolling out the [Balance+ app](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2022/diageo-launches-balance-menopause-app-to-all-employees-worldwide) to support all employees experiencing menopause and perimenopause, as well as the recent launch of our [Fertility Support Guidelines](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2023/diageo-launches-further-fertility-support-for-its-uk-employees) in the UK to assist employees undergoing fertility treatment. [FTSE Women Leaders Review 2023](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2023/diageo-named-top-company-for-female-representation-at-board-level-in-ftse-women-leaders-review), we are the [top company for female representation at Board level](https://www.diageo.com/en/news-and-media/stories/2023/diageo-named-top-company-for-female-representation-at-board-level-in-ftse-women-leaders-review).

The day is designed to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also marking a call to action for accelerating ...

In 1908, frustrated with the oppression and inequality that affected their everyday lives and spurred on by the momentum of the growing labor movement, 15,000 ...

Of course, these directives may look different and mean different things depending on, for instance, where you are in the world – but the support of allies cannot be underestimated. In 2016, the constitutions of 184 out of 194 countries guaranteed equality between men and women, according to UN entity [ UN Women](https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2019/12/infographic-human-rights). “Policies that benefit white women, for example, may not benefit women of color due to historical or current inequalities. [ most educated](https://iranprimer.usip.org/blog/2020/dec/09/part-5-statistics-women-iran) in the Middle East, are being arrested and killed alongside their allies as they protest against unfair government rulings and demand reform. The patriarchy, with millennia of power behind it, is reasserting itself,” said Guterres in his UN address. On the IWD website, this is explained further: “Women often require more than a level playing field. In the United States, women have been stripped of autonomy over their own bodies with the Roe vs. While addressing the General Assembly last month, UN Secretary-General António Guterres included the right to full gender equality on the list of priorities for 2023. Women in Iran, arguably the The United Nations (UN) officially recognized IWD for the first time in 1975. In 1908, frustrated with the oppression and inequality that affected their everyday lives and spurred on by the momentum of the growing labor movement, 15,000 women took to the streets of New York City. They marched in protest of long workdays with low pay and no voting rights.

Join our call on social media to accelerate gender equality by making digital technology work for ALL. "With a clear focus on digital technology for women ...

[over 230 million jobs](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/38390d15-e30e-4d6e-b0d2-bb09f6146efa/Digital+Skills+Report_Flyer_5-22-19_web.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mHwcBU8) will require digital skills by 2030. First, digital skills and tools are essential for women and girls to participate fully in our ever more digital societies and accessing services such as health, education and financial. High costs of devices and data plans along with low levels of literacy and digital skills are some of the reasons women are not connected.

The annual observance, which dates to 1911 and fights for women's rights, is a day for people everywhere to celebrate the achievements of women across society.

The award, which has been given to 180 women from 80 countries since 2007, “recognizes women from around the globe who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equity and equality, often at great personal risk and sacrifice,” according to the U.S. In Washington, the International Women of Courage award ceremony is taking place at the White House for the first time. The U.N.

Women and girls in many parts of the world face the risks of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV and cervical cancer, ...

Digital innovation, technology and education can be a game changers in improving health outcomes for women and girls and enhancing their privacy and autonomy. Digital education has a transformative part to play in achieving gender equality and inclusion in the health workforce. Multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls, rooted in gender inequality, harm their health and well-being.

Every year on 8 March, International Women's Day is celebrated. But what do you know about IWD? We're here to answer five important questions…

Women in Russia commemorated the day that year by going on strike for 'bread and peace' in order to protest World War I and campaign for gender equality. IWD will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on inequality for women and girls, as the UN estimates that women's lack of access to the online world will cause a $1.5 trillion loss to gross domestic product of low and middle-income countries by 2025 if action isn't taken. According to the International Women's Day website, purple stands for dignity and justice, green for hope, and white for purity. In some, it's a day of protest, while in others, it's a means to promote gender equality. It took until 1975 for the United Nations to recognize and begin celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). And for those wondering and feeling left out (get over it), there is an International Men's Day, which is celebrated on 19 November in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the UK.

Despite progress, gender disparities remain in access, skills and the quality of education. In many counties, the poorest girls are twice as likely to be out of ...

On International Women’s Day, UNESCO is also hosting the [Women@Dior Global Conference](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/2023-unesco-and-womendior-global-conference?hub=343) in Paris. [secondary schools and tertiary education](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/let-girls-and-women-afghanistan-learn). According to [ UNESCO’s HerAtlas](https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/key-data-girls-and-womens-right-education), which monitors the right to education for girls and women around the world, 2% of all countries restrict the right to education of married, pregnant and parenting girls and women in their legal framework. In 2020, women still accounted for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to read – 478.5 million of them lack basic reading skills, with very little improvement seen over the past two decades. As female teachers are important role models for girls, the lower self-efficacy of female science and mathematics teachers may affect girls’ own self-efficacy in these subjects. Women remain underrepresented in careers in the area of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), although the jobs of the future will primarily be in these industries. Among 10 low- and middle-income countries with detailed data, women are less likely to have used a basic arithmetic formula in a spreadsheet in the 7 poorest countries, while parity in this area was found only in the 3 richest countries. In 2019, in 30 out of 121 countries, fewer than 20% of graduates in engineering were women. Girls’ confidence in mathematics and science can be negatively affected by peers, parents, teachers and school counsellors who hold or even propagate gender stereotypes in STEM. In many counties, the poorest girls are twice as likely to be out of school, compared to the national average. Globally, women make up 31% of research and development positions in science, with the lowest proportions in Southwest Asia (19%) and East Asia and the Pacific (24%). The findings also reveal that major gaps persist in innovation and technology, which can be instrumental in empowering girls and women.

Hundreds of women's human rights defenders and advocates, representatives of civil society and non-governmental organisations gathered today at the Fiji Museum ...

The call for a global feminist strike action was initiated by the Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD). The concert is now held annually and continues the global strike campaign. ‘What do we want?!

Last year the Equal Opportunity Commission received 21 family responsibility complaints from women verses six from men. It received 26 sex discrimination ...

A prominent group of Afghan and Iranian women are backing a campaign calling for gender apartheid to be recognised as a crime under international law. The ...

I’ll be with you throughout the day to look at how people around the world are marking International Women’s Day. Perhaps this could catch on as a new custom that all male loved ones do for the women in their lives? (As an aside my brother just popped around to give me a proper coffee and a hot cross bun to say happy IWD.

International women's day corporate virtue-signalling: What can companies actually do to promote gender equality in the workplace?

But, as employers and as a society, we still have much to do, and we mustn’t stop now. They can conduct regular pay audits to ensure that women and men are paid equally for equal work. Studies have also revealed that companies with greater gender diversity in leadership positions tend to perform better financially. Gender diversity brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the workplace, which can lead to better decision-making, innovation, and problem-solving. Gender equality can help organisations forge ahead into new market opportunities and better understand their customers. By creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported, companies can reduce turnover and build a strong employer brand.

On International Women's Day, we explore how female tech talent can be key to tackling cybercrime and threats.

[Elizabeth Barr](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-barr1/) is head of the [Cisco Networking Academy](https://www.netacad.com/) in the UK & Ireland. [International Women’s Day: how CDW UK is promoting women in tech](/international-womens-day-how-cdw-uk-is-promoting-women-in-tech-19598/) — In this Q&A, Flannery Devine Gibbons and Liz Warton from CDW UK discuss their journeys into the tech sector, how organisations can better promote female staff, and what International Women’s Day means to them. [top concern at Davos 2023](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/02/cybersecurity-cyber-ready-workforce-training-reskilling/). [Cisco](https://www.cisco.com/)’s [Skills for All](https://skillsforall.com/career-path/cybersecurity) programme, several free cyber courses are available through a learner-centric platform to allow students anywhere, anytime to begin their upskilling journey, whether the goal is basic skill acquisition or certification for job-readiness. [Why you need more women on your data science team](/why-you-need-more-women-on-your-data-science-team-123500949/) — Companies that embrace diversity and especially women, embedding their data science team will outperform competitors, says research. These ranged from Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity Essentials to Cloud Security and Network Security. According to the same DCMS report, around one in six technology sector jobs are in cybersecurity, so the prospects really are immense. To attract all types of women into a career in cybersecurity, we need to consider all life stages when breaking down the gender barriers. Inevitably, a more diverse group of people, with different ways of thinking, will create and deliver better, more powerful cyber solutions. This is coupled with the prediction there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally by 2025. Cybersecurity represents a major growth area for careers in technology. [gender divide](/time-to-close-gender-gap-why-we-need-more-women-in-stem-19089/).

Today (8 March) across South Yorkshire, we not only have women on duty serving and protecting their communities, but we have representatives at numerous events ...

“I had explored nursing and teaching but felt they weren’t for me. We need to ensure this continues.” “Historically policing was a male-dominated environment, but that isn’t the case anymore.

Fonterra, Burger King and New Zealand Rugby have all missed the mark in the past when it comes to International Women's Day.

[ a ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300537490/all-blacks-delete-and-replace-controversial-international-womens-day-tweet) [post on the team’s Twitter feed ](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300537490/all-blacks-delete-and-replace-controversial-international-womens-day-tweet)read: "Forever grateful to all the women in our lives that allow us to play the game we love. In an Instagram video, Boohoo told women that it wanted them to “know their worth, invest in themselves, and keep lifting each other up”. But according to a tweet by the Gender Pay Gap Bot, at Misguided, women's median hourly pay was 40% lower than men's. We're on a mission to change the gender ratio.” Forever grateful to all the women in our lives that allow us to play the game we love. Reece was discharged without conviction after a judge ruled there were mitigating factors in the case. We have a range of events lined up for International Women's Day. Appreciate you every day ❤️— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) “NZR and our Teams in Black celebrated International Women’s Day across all of our digital channels and our intent was to portray the many roles women have in our game,’’ a NZR spokesperson said. [New Zealand rugby came out saying the famous line “we didn’t get it right”.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300535941/we-didnt-get-it-right-nz-rugby-apologises-for-tweet-marking-international-womens-day) We have inspiring females sharing their stories and this panel of male allies talking about the important role...— Fonterra (@Fonterra) [announced an all-men speaking panel for a talk about “breaking the bias” as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/127954342/fonterras-admits-it-didnt-get-it-right-with-allmale-international-womens-day-event-panel)

Date: 08 March 2023. Time: 08:00. Womens Network. To mark International Women's Day (Wednesday 8 March), Medway NHS Foundation Trust has launched its first ...

Our staff are our greatest asset and through networks such as these we can tackle issues for all under-represented and disadvantaged groups and individuals within our organisation. To mark International Women's Day the Trust has launched a new Women’s Staff Network to help make the voice of female colleagues, and those who identify as women, stronger and to help tackle issues experienced by individuals. Importantly, if our workforce feels supported and happy this positivity reaches the very people we are here for – our patients.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, it is a keystone for stronger sciences and thus a more prosperous, equitable society. Unfortunately, the ...

Selected employees undertake a 12-month program to develop valuable skills for careers in STEM. More than 450 "Elles bougent" women mentors share their experience of our businesses with young talents. Women at Thales, pursue the action of pioneers before them. Across Thales, we have a responsibility to build an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias. [Women in Tech](https://www.womenintech.co.uk/the-future-of-women-in-it) and [Women in Engineering](https://www.wes.org.uk/) to attract more women into the organization and working with schools and colleges to encourage more females to get into STEM. The physicist Marie Curie needs almost no introduction. [Valore D](https://valored.it/), an Italian non-profit association to promote the equal presence of women and men in business. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, it is a keystone for stronger sciences and thus a more prosperous, equitable society. We deploy many initiatives to increase girl’s and women’s interest, address stereotypical of careers in STEM and inspiring the next-generation to take on careers in STEM. Julie Grollier, Director of Research at the CNRS/Thales Lab in France. We want everyone, but more specifically girls and women, to feel empowered and legitimate in taking on careers in science and contributing to society to the fullest of their potential. We also have a role to play in inspiring girls and women to have a different vision of our activities in order to achieve better gender balance across our activities.

Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, an annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of women.

Heather has also spoken with some of the trailblazing women working in private security. Heather Baily, our Chair, has written an article reflecting on the amazing women working in the private security industry she has met over the past year. Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, an annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of women.

News and Press Release in English on World about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and more; published on 8 Mar 2023 by FAO, IFAD and 2count other ...

[FAO Digital Portfolio](https://www.fao.org/digital-agriculture/digital-portfolio/en/), [E-Agriculture Community of Practice](https://aims.fao.org/news/e-agriculture-community-practice), the [1000 Digital Villages](https://www.fao.org/platforms/digital-village-initiative/en) . By assisting women with digital and financial literacy trainings and working with community champions, WFP helps them to open their own banking, mobile money or other digital accounts, bringing economic benefits including food security to these women and, in turn, to their families and entire societies. Discussions also highlighted the achievements of rural women related to digital literacy, digital skills and agripreneurship. The [FAO Office of Innovation](https://www.fao.org/office-of-innovation/en) established the [Global Network on Digital Agriculture and Innovation Hubs](https://www.fao.org/flexible-multipartner-mechanism/projects/project-detail/en/c/1473596/), to support its members to foster innovation within their digital agriculture ecosystem, with a special focus on women and young agripreneurs, among other programmes. “Putting resources in the hands of women is a no-brainer and with this comes the transfer of knowledge and skills including digital literacy to help these women realize their full potential. “Food security for households and communities is in the hands of the women. Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are 16 percent less likely to use mobile internet than men, and progress in reducing the mobile internet gender gap has stalled. For example, through its cash-based transfer programmes across the globe, WFP seeks to directly address the barriers to digital and financial services borne out of socio-cultural norms and gender-based stereotypes. IFAD is an international financial institution and a United Nations specialized agency. “Admittedly, it is discouraging to celebrate International Women’s Day in a time when we are going backwards on gender equality and are seeing widening gender gaps in science, technology and innovation,” said FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol. “Gender inequality and the urban-rural divide will only worsen unless we create a more inclusive and prosperous society for everyone.” [“DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality: Leveraging the transformative power of inclusive digitalization and innovation for rural women and girls](https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day)

To mark International Women's Day, edie spoke to seven sustainability professionals to find out what key traits corporate leaders would need to develop to ...

Crista Buznea, head of marketing at Ecologi and former edie 30 under 30 member, spoke of the net-zero transition requiring businesses to “step into an arena” and be “brave and courageous”. Megan Adlen, group sustainability director, Travis Perkins listed “collaboration” as the first and foremost key trait for corporate leadership. “You need to have real care for this otherwise it’s inauthentic and falls at the first hurdle,” Taylor says.

8 March marks International Women's Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements worldwide.

"A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. Like in previous years, a theme has been allocated for the 2023 International Women's Day. 8 March marks International Women's Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements worldwide.