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Empowering Women and Girls Q1 2024
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Inspiring inclusion in finance: how mentorship and initiatives help women thrive
Join us in celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 and exploring the vital role of mentorship in UK finance. Help empower women for equality and success. On International Women’s Day 2024, themed ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ we highlight mentorship’s vital role in advancing women’s careers in UK’s financial sector. It’s a day to celebrate progress, acknowledge remaining hurdles...
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How to ensure economic autonomy for women and shift gender balance
Empower women with economic autonomy by addressing barriers to full participation in the labour force and recognising the value of unpaid care work. Empowering women means acknowledging their agency in decisions about work, family, health and all other aspects of life. To achieve gender equality, governments and the international community must identify and remove barriers...
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Why workplace policies for women and treatment access are a national concern
Lack of women’s health awareness leads to career setbacks. Help break taboos, and advocate for equitable access to treatments with supportive policies. Women’s performance — and organisation success — rely on effective policies. Sadly, there’s little awareness of women’s health at work. Lack of support has forced women out of their careers. For example, due...
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Investing in women: the overlooked solution to today’s challenges
Empowering women and girls can help tackle global crises. Invest in education, fair wages and women’s participation in peace processes to unlock potential and create economic prosperity. The Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza-Israel and Haiti crises, plus the changing climate, economic stress, food insecurity and more seem insurmountable, surpassing our ability to cope. Despite the diverse natures...
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A recipe for success: support, inclusion and empowerment
Find inspiration and learn from empowered women leaders about career growth and mentorship. Pave the way to success and own your career. Layla Whiting’s journey is a testament to female empowerment in business. Initially a part-time receptionist at PepsiCo, she embarked on an exceptional trajectory. She rose to UK Manufacturing Director after embracing opportunities across...
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Accessible social media comedy series breaks gender stereotypes in the Middle East
Smatouha Minni, headlined by Maria E’layan, is a hilarious online series dismantling gender stereotypes for MENA millennials through wit and satire. The first episode of ‘Smatouha Minni’ (You Heard From Me) opens with: “I know you won’t believe it. But they found out that women have been on earth the same amount of time as...
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Global Commitment Summit: closing the funding gap to end FGM/C
We need a Global Commitment Summit to help end female genital mutilation or cutting. Take action to end this human rights violation today. Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a human rights violation and a form of gender-based violence. It comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of external female genitalia or...
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Why feminist climate action is the key to effective crisis response
Discover how the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and marginalised communities. Support feminist-led climate solutions for a resilient future. The climate crisis is putting us all at risk. From heatwaves to flooding, droughts and storms, we see climate extremes increasing in every region across the globe. However, we are not all affected equally. Why feminist...
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From care burden to economic opportunity: case for childcare in Africa
Unlock economic growth by investing in childcare. Learn how innovative policies are reshaping care dynamics, empowering women and boosting productivity. One sliver of a silver lining that can be drawn from the Covid-19 pandemic is the new momentum created in policy circles around childcare. Media-shared tales of parents grappling with childcare amid school closures spotlighted...
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Unleash her power and celebrate her achievements this International Women’s Day
Explore how businesses can address gender disparity in the tech industry, and celebrate women’s achievements year-round. Join the movement for equality today. On each International Women’s Day, we honour the remarkable achievements of women in the tech industry. However, that should be a year-round commitment. Gender gap persists in tech techUK is acutely aware of...