International Women's Day

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

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.

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.

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”.

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.

So it was fitting that Co Louth's first Women's Shed marked International Women's Day early with a tea party on Monday morning in the Oriel Centre at Dundalk's ...

So far, they have enjoyed a wide range of activities, including art, dancing, flower arranging, chair yoga, first aid and CPR. So it was fitting that Co Louth’s first Women’s Shed marked International Women’s Day early with a tea party on Monday morning in the Oriel Centre at Dundalk’s Old Gaol. While there might be no scientific backing to the claim that there’s no problem that cannot be solved over a cup of tea, there’s no dispute that putting the kettle on is a typical Irish response to any crisis, large or small.

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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.

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

Light a candle with The White Company, personalise a mug from Emma Bridgewater, and start bidding in a female-led Instagram exhibition... By Olivia ...

The Give A Hug Collection celebrates the magic of female friendships and reveals huggings hands reaching together. The White Company is raising funds to help The Prince's Trust's #ChangeAGirlsLife campaign and will donate £5 from the sale of every full price candle. Art for Charity Collective is currently hosting a female-led exhibition and auction (ends 10th March) to coincide with IWD. Encouraging everyone to light a candle, one of The White Company's best-selling candles is Seychelles. Emma Bridgewater is also partnering with The Prince's Trust for IWD. International Women's Day (Wednesday 8th March 2023) is a global event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Jane is director of communications at NICE, and is responsible for the delivery of our strategic communications programme. Jane joined NICE in 2008, ...

Judith is a programme director at the health and social directorate at NICE. Kathryn joined NICE in March 2021 and previously worked at Manchester Foundation Trust as a PA and clinical effectiveness officer. She then worked in public health for 15 years, holding a range of positions at local, regional, and national levels And for me, considering the individual needs of others and that diversity that they can bring. Rachel is a Graphic Designer at NICE whose main responsibilities include designing a wide variety of visual communications for NICE. Jane joined NICE in 2008, having previously been head of corporate communications at the Medical Research Council, the UK's largest publicly funded medical research organisation.

The National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts and History, housed at Collins Barracks Dublin, will host an interactive 'handling session' called Unconvertable ...

Or that we hold the records of the Joint Committee of Women’s Societies and Social Workers until it was wound up in 1993? The celebration will be on its social media channels. • The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) has arranged a variety of activities, such as a biodiversity walk through their magnificent formal gardens and meadows. Angela Burchill is a member of the Crawford Supported Studios, and Suzanna Chan is an artist of colour whose work challenges the performance of stereotypical gender roles. This extraordinary final chapter of Joyce’s epic Dublin novel brings out all the wit and passion of one of the finest passages of writing in modern literature. It will feature objects, such as bullets, pamphlets and badges, representing the many roles women filled during this turbulent period.

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.

JOIN Network Ireland Mayo in collaboration with Local Enterprise Office Mayo to celebrate International Women's Day 2023. This free event will be held at ...

We have a long track record of supporting and celebrating female entrepreneurship and this event brings together accomplished businesswomen from across Mayo who will share their experiences and stories. So, register today to secure your place and be part of the celebration of women's achievements. The session will also provide an opportunity for attendees to avail of 1 to 1 speed mentoring to answer any burning business questions they may have. The theme of this year's International Women's Day is #embraceequity. After the panel discussion, there will be a one-hour informal networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to expand their network and connect with like-minded women from the business community. JOIN Network Ireland Mayo in collaboration with Local Enterprise Office Mayo to celebrate International Women's Day 2023.

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.

Ipsos unveils a new global study carried out in 32 countries in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London for ...

At the same time, about half of Gen Z (52%) and Millennials (53%) agree that things have gone so far in promoting women’s equality that men are being discriminated against, falling to 46% of Gen X and 40% of Baby Boomers. The younger generations are also more likely to say they’ve seen at least one form of discrimination mentioned in the survey (58% Gen Z and 49% Millennials compared with 36% Gen X and 26% of Baby Boomers). More positively, the least commonly selected responses were that it’s only a women’s issue (asked of men only; 6%), that people don’t think gender equality exists (6%), and that they don’t want to promote it (5%). Despite this, a majority (54% global country average) also agree that when it comes to giving women equal rights with men, things have gone far enough in their country – an identical proportion (54%) say that men are expected to do too much to support equality. There is a similar level of agreement that women won’t achieve equality in their country unless men take action to support women’s rights (64% global country average), and that there are actions people can personally take to help promote equality between men and women (62%). Just over half (55%) believe equality between men and women will be achieved in their lifetime – across the 25 countries who took part in 2018 and 2023, optimism that equality will be achieved is 5 points higher than before the Covid pandemic.

Women attending the 13th annual event organised by Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service to mark International Women's Day were told this week of the ...

“You are always told to tone it down and be tough,” she commented. She explained that, in the culture she comes from, it is not “really accepted” to be an emotional person. The young singer-songwriter also paid tribute to Tullamore College, describing it as the first place where she received “acceptance, love and appreciation”. “As an athlete I ran that same route that Ashling took numerous times and I organised the fundraiser to empower women and to encourage them to buddy up and be safe,” she said. “If you are any way weak in your own mind and everything seems to be going great for other people, social media can be a dark place to be,” she said. “You really, really have to love yourself and everything will become easier” were the powerful words of mental health and wellness advocate, Alannah Sheehan, who was 32 years old and had just given birth to her third child when she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2020.

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.

Sumeeta will be running a six-weeks course this spring at the Waterside Women Centre called: Health in your hands: how to use herbs in your daily life. The ...

This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best, most relevant experience. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: [email protected]. The course begins on April 17. She is also associated with the Acorns Farms Project, with the intention of educating and promoting the importance of people growing their own herbs and organic food and using them to enhance their family’s health. Keep up to date with the latest GAA sports news in Derry and County Derry Keep up to date with the latest sports news in Derry and County Derry

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).

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).

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/).

Women and girls will be at heart of UK's international work as Foreign Secretary launches new strategy to tackle gender inequality around the world.

£33m of this funding is for a new partnership with the Equality Fund. This is the first international women and girls strategy that brings together all the UK’s development and diplomacy work. This new strategy is broader, reflecting all the work of the merged Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Most of this £38 million programme will be delivered through a new partnership with the Equality Fund. This will include UK Heads of Mission developing plans and commitments specific to their host country and raising the most pressing issues with their host governments. We will use the OECD ( For the first time, this strategy commits the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to more than 80% of its bilateral aid programmes including a focus on gender equality by 2030. In the hospital, he will see how UK support is improving blood banks and equipment, increasing electricity access and saving the lives of pregnant women. We’re really excited about this partnership because it shows that every sector can come together–with boldness and urgency—to deliver resources to women’s rights organisations everywhere. Progress towards gender equality is increasingly under threat. In the school he will hear about girls’ aspirations for the future. Women and girls will be put at the heart of the UK’s international work, with a new strategy that will tackle gender inequality across the globe.

This year's celebrations may seem exaggerated, or even performative, when juxtaposed against governments' political records on gender issues. In 2022, the U.S. ...

Little has been done on the national action plan to [end violence against Indigenous women in Canada](https://mmiwg2splus-nationalactionplan.ca). Seventy per cent of women and 60 per cent of men believed the federal government should spend more on affordable housing. International Women’s Day, Earth Hour and other days of acknowledgement have symbolic value. How these get translated into direct action is a difficult task, but one that a symbolic day cannot be expected to surmount. [International Women’s Day](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/) occurs yearly on March 8. These are all interesting and useful resources, but do they speak to the everyday challenges women face? The dire need to address problems facing women is reflected in Canadians’ attitudes too — especially women’s attitudes. Counts for what? For whom? Supreme Court removed constitutional guarantees of reproductive freedom with the In 2022, the U.S. On women’s rights and equality issues, action and awareness are badly needed, at home in Canada and around the world.

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."

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).

Grainne Mullins has initiated change in her life by using the enforced confinement of the pandemic to her advantage.

These women inspire me every day but they also taught me that if I work hard and believe in what I am doing, that I can achieve anything.” “I live by this every day as I genuinely think that if we don’t believe in ourselves, how can we expect anyone else to? There are good days and there are bad but we need to accept each day as a learning opportunity and see the positives.

Rachel Gotto has recovered from bereavement, trauma and illness to build a successful career as a life coach and clinical hypnotherapist. Photo: Ray Ryan.

It was a tall order and to do this I adopted the principles which healed my life. I began taking small steps towards it,” says the 54-year-old, who has published a memoir of her life called Flying on the Inside: A Memoir of Trauma and Recovery. “They were reminders that I was still living.

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.

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.

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.

Exclusive: This International Women's Day we are celebrating the environmental trailblazers giving their all to protect Mother Ireland for future ...

“The water started pouring on and he drowned. We have to start acting like this is an emergency.” up to Hawaii and up through the Pacific Ocean to the Marshall Islands where we worked with communities there who were impacted as a result of the American nuclear testing programme. “The first bomb went off at midnight... “We converted the ship... I was 23 at the time. “We put pressure on the Japanese whalers and I was one of the people sitting in the inflatable between the harpoon and the whale at times. “We are seeing awareness and the need for protection, conservation and restoration of degraded habitats growing more and more and that gives me a sign of hope.” “We have to completely revisit our electricity system because we are now using coal, oil and diesel which we left behind in 2015 and we have let the ball drop on security of supply.” “My father was a businessman in Waterford city and had a dairy farm and then in the summer we had a small boat in the pier and we would go mackerel fishing. “We were green ecologists for peace and justice in the 80s - it was a huge story. “We were trying to demilitarise the nuclear superpowers and trying to convince smaller nations to use their voices in the UN to say they don’t want their islands used for nuclear testing.

On March 8 the Irish Examiner celebrates International Women's Day with an event that sees Annmarie O'Connor, Deborah Somorin and Julie Jay discuss what it ...

However, when we look at the statistics for single parents in university, there are a lot more women because, as we know, a single parent is more likely to be a woman. At Empower the Family, we put everything they need to be successful in one place, things I had to fight for myself as a young single parent. I think awareness and not shying away from the reality of raising a teenage boy today is really important, of having your finger on the pulse when you’re parenting a young man. That is something that requires a review of different structural areas within an organisation, but in particular, pay practices, and the disparity between men and women’s pay. From a societal perspective, it is certainly better to be a woman in Ireland today. Because we don’t just have a right to be here — we have a right to shine. It is certainly fair to say that there has been no better time in history to be a woman. I hope that things are better for women, but then I am reminded of the advent of abuses such as revenge porn, and wonder how far we have come. Like most forms of discrimination, it is still there, but similar to the shape shifters of Irish folklore, it takes on a different face. Looking back on the abject objectification at the forefront of talent shows and late night comedy programmes back then, a time which was not so long ago, it is deeply upsetting to think that such overt misogyny was, up until recently, not just considered acceptable, but at times hilarious. Even if it is a smudge of my favourite lipstick, a squirt of fancy perfume — it can bring us back to ourselves in times of domestic chaos. During the 2000s, my addiction to the fake stuff reached crisis point; so much so that in 2009 I asked a girl what fake tan she was using.

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.

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.

Today President Michael D. Higgins issued a statement for International Women's Day, celebrated globally 8th March each year.

The absence of regulation and accountability in relation to social media continues to have a particularly negative effect on women. These are central issues which must be looked at in any review of the COVID experience, while every effort must continue to be made to address the sources and causes of domestic and sexual violence against women. It is matter for the greatest concern that so many of the social spaces, and places of public recreation have become characterised by aggression and misogyny.

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.

Today is international women's day (IWD), when the world celebrates female achievement. But despite great strides and success, women still remain under- ...

" I have worked voluntarily with Justice for Magdalenes and the Clann Project and many survivors and lawyers to help people to record their testimony, and tackle injustices in the Magdalene Redress Scheme and the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation process. " It’s important to mind your sense of self, and to talk to trusted friends or family about experiences you’ve had that feel like bullying or intimidation. She graduated from University College Dublin in 2009, from Harvard Law School in 2010, and gained her PhD from the University of Birmingham in 2018. She co-authored Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries: A Campaign for Justice. " I am extremely passionate about what I do and have never allowed myself to doubt my ability; as a woman, that is really empowering. There is so little research and funding into women's menstrual health and so little education into a very common and horrific chronic, incurable disease that many women are suffering from ." " My greatest achievement is definitely my drive and my will to never give up, no matter how many times I’m knocked back or fall down. " Professionally, navigating the business side of the music industry as a woman has been challenging. The women trailblazing and challenging every single stereotype society has enforced on them. Lynn grew up in Dublin’s Tallaght and became a single mother and left school at the age of 15. "In my opinion, role models don’t have to be super successful. This can make it more difficult for young women and girls to identify strong female role models across society.

As the world marks International Women's Day on March 8, we take a look at the celebration, the theme and its origins. Filipino women and activists dance during ...

Some chanted “long live Indonesian women”. Her idea was met with unanimous approval from all the women present, representing 17 countries. “Their lack of inclusion, by contrast, comes with massive costs.” The idea of an international women’s day was suggested in 1910 during an International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. What’s the theme for International Women’s Day 2023? As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, we take a look at the celebration, the theme and its origins.

Today - Wednesday 8 March - is International Women's Day, and we're celebrating the women who have broken bias and stereotypes by working in Formula 1.

Plus it’s way more enjoyable sharing the great times and the harder times with people that are on the same mission as you. Personal fulfilment and happiness really are the keys to success. But this doesn’t just refer to school and jobs – it’s an important general life lesson. Be creative and don’t always follow the traditional path. A dream is nothing without an action plan. Finally, teamwork really does make the dream work.