In celebration of National Women's Small Business Month, below are some interesting stats that show just how women are on the move. Women entrepreneurs statistics show that 252 million entrepreneurs out of approximately 582 million in the world are female. Added to 153 million women who have already been running businesses, we can see the impact of women on business. Research also shows that women now account for 41% of the global workforce and control more than $20 trillion in annual … [Read more...]
Where is Gender Equality in 2024?
April 9, 2024 by
Life on planet Earth has digressed for all women globally in this last decade or so. The effects of this last pandemic and current wars, women are the gender that seem to lose and suffer the most. In war zones women are victim to severe violence, in the boardroom women are waning at the table and even online our young women are victim to a growing exposure to misogyny and sexism. The Independent UK writes: "Influencers are fueling a “toxic” environment for young girls and the scale of … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day – March 8
March 8, 2024 by
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. Celebrate Women's Achievement Raise Awareness Against Bias Take Action for Equality Thanks to International Women's Day … [Read more...]
5 Historical Facts about the Women’s March
March 2, 2024 by
The Women's March on Washington was a historical event. The protests were the most significant mass electoral participation in U.S. history. This has not been forgotten. Some readers may agree with the Women's March, while others disagree. Regardless, it is essential to know that women and other minorities have struggled to gain equality for centuries - even to reclaim simple aspects of their identities. This article has outlined some interesting historical facts regarding the Women's … [Read more...]
March: Celebrating Women’s History Month
March 1, 2024 by
Women's History Month is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. This honored month provides an opportunity to honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our Nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as a people. International Women's Day on March 8 received formal recognition internationally started in 1910, when a women by the name of … [Read more...]
Celebrating Women in Medicine
August 1, 2023 by
The presence of women actively participating in medicine, particularly in the practicing fields of surgery and as midwives, nurses, caregivers and physicians, has been traced to earliest human history. Women have historically had lower participation levels in medical fields compared to men with occupancy rates varying by race, socioeconomic status, and geography. The involvement of women in the field of medicine has been recorded in several early civilizations. An Egyptian of the Early … [Read more...]
Celebrating Women in Biotech
March 22, 2023 by
Biotechnology is the integration of natural science and organisms, cells, parts thereof, and molecular analogues for products and services, as per the European Federation of Biotechnology. At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology - biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 years to … [Read more...]
Advancing Gender Equality: UN Women at Davos 2023
January 16, 2023 by
The latest available Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 data shows that the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. It will take another 286 years to close the global gender gap. Almost 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. Eighty-five per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs are men. Shining a spotlight on these issues, UN Women will be at Davos, where the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place from 16 to 20 … [Read more...]
Surrounding Yourself with Strong Community Empowers Women
October 29, 2022 by
The cliche phrase says that it takes a village to raise a child. But the saying also implies the need for women to have a supportive community to empower them. From young women fresh out of college to working mothers to successful CEOs whose careers are taking off, having a community of strong women around you will help you achieve your goals. When you're constantly surrounded by people who are passionate about their work and life, it's contagious. Their energy and enthusiasm are palpable, … [Read more...]
Fighting Barriers in STEM Careers for Women
October 26, 2022 by
STEM careers offer premier growth and earnings, but there are some barriers that women face when pursuing STEM careers. One such example is the gender wage gap where women earn approximately 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. With STEM careers specifically, men earn a 40% higher salary than women. Although women’s representation in STEM has increased dramatically since 1970, those strides have leveled off in recent years. In fact, the number of women working in computer fields — the … [Read more...]
How Gender Bias Affects the Work-Life Balance
August 16, 2022 by
A healthy work-life balance assumes greater significance for working women for the family and workplace balance still pose more challenges and time restraints for women as a norm. This current environment affects growth in both areas of life, and leaves little to zero selfcare time for every working woman. The dynamics of the work environment have exerted enormous pressure on working women as they need to cope with virtually 'two full time jobs' – one at the office and the other at home. … [Read more...]
UNICEF: Gender Action Plan, 2022-2025
August 15, 2022 by
Gender Action Plan, 2022-2025 A vision for lasting, transformative change Gender equality means that girls and boys enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. In 2021, UNICEF ushered in a new gender policy (2021–2030) articulating our vision for gender equality in our programs, as well as our workplaces and practices, around the globe. The Gender Action Plan (2022–2025) charts UNICEF’s way forward with a series of time-bound results that deliver lasting, transformative … [Read more...]
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS – July 30, 2022 International
July 18, 2022 by
THEME 2022 “Use and Abuse of Technology” This year’s theme focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can both enable and impede human trafficking. With the global expansion in the use of technology - intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift of our everyday life to online platforms -- the crime of human trafficking has conquered cyber space. The internet and digital platforms offer traffickers numerous tools to recruit, exploit, and control victims; organize their … [Read more...]
