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How does technology and education in the digital age empower women? This is what we will seek to discover during the 9th Ladies Leadership & Accountability Conference to be held in March 2024. Registration is currently ongoing on https://lnkd.in/eWBsVWDZ

Delighted to support the Women in STEM Awards as a member of the independent judging panel. Get your nominations in! The Women in STEM Awards 2024 will celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements and innovations of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Ireland. We will shine a light on the amazing women who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and making a significant impact in their fields. We will proudly showcase Ireland’s leading companies and organisations that are creating diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces that allow every employee to thrive, regardless of their background. We believe that when companies and organisations embrace diversity and inclusivity, they foster a culture of innovation and creativity, and provide the necessary support for women in STEM to reach their full potential. The Women in STEM Awards celebrate the incredible achievements of women in STEM in Ireland and will inspire the next generation of female innovators and leaders. We believe that by highlighting their accomplishments, we can encourage young girls and women to pursue careers in STEM, overcome obstacles, and make a difference in their fields. Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of women in STEM in Ireland, and let’s work together to create a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of women in STEM in Ireland.   Why Nominate?   By nominating a deserving individual, you’re not only celebrating their achievements but also inspiring others to pursue careers in STEM. Your nomination could make a significant impact on someone’s career trajectory and contribute to fostering a more inclusive and diverse STEM community in Ireland. Nominate Yourself. Nominate another wonderful woman in STEM. Nominate your Male Champin of Change! See all the categories https://lnkd.in/e3h4EKZk    And it’s free to enter.

Good news: CRN UK has announced that due to increased demand, they have decided to extend the deadline for nominations for this year's Women & Diversity in Channel Awards until Monday 22 April, 23.59. Make sure to nominate yourself, your colleagues or your company here to be celebrated at this year’s award. The nomination form only takes 1 minute to complete – we only require nominator and nominee details at this stage. All nominees will need to complete more detailed questionnaires as part of stage 2 once the longlist is announced. To nominate click the link below https://lnkd.in/ewzxKBeK Here is some important information: All categories are free to nominate/enter Individuals must be UK based You may nominate multiple colleagues - repeat the nomination process for each person You can nominate yourself You can nominate an individual in up to five categories individual categories. You can nominate your company in up to five categories. Deadline to nominate: Monday 22 April, 11:59pm Finalists will be invited, along with their colleagues, to attend the awards ceremony at The Brewery, London on 10 October Help us celebrate the rich diversity that exists in the UK IT channel.

"Empowering women entrepreneurs! 💼 The Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2024 celebrate the achievements and contributions of female-led businesses. Join us in recognizing and supporting women who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Nominate an inspiring leader today! https://lnkd.in/d5iCTxtR #MastercardWomenLeaders #SMELeadership #WomenEntrepreneurs #Empowerment"

I had the oppurtunity to appear on the Antigua and Barbuda Observer AM show, with Dr. Jacquie Quinn-Leandro, former member of parlaiment and the first female to be elected to the lower house in Antigua and Barbuda. Fittingly, one of the focal points of our discussion centred on women's political participation nationally, and understanding the structural and systemic gaps that are perpetuating and fueling the exclusion of women from politics. The Directorate will be hosting an event under or Emerging Female Leaders Program, entitled "Picture her power: A brunch with trailblazing women", next month which will feature women who have been and are currently in politics and leadership. The hope is that events such as this will catalyze a rise in interest and opportunities for more women to enter politics, and will transform mindsets that seek to prevent or marginalize women, who are capable and ready to serve and make a difference. Women comprise half of our population, and if we refuse to allow them the opportunity to participate meaningfully, as it relates to politics, we are missing out on an abundance of capacity, innovation, and talent. We all have a part to play in changing this reality!

Last year I won my category of women changing the world. I won for the impact I’ve made with my cosmetic formulas for changing lives and self esteem. This year I get the honour of being a judge. The Awards are presented by Oprah’s favourite guest Dr Tererai Trent and Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York. The Women Changing the World Awards aim is to elevate, celebrate, connect and support women in their journey as changemakers, trailblazers and leaders. The UN states that achieving gender equality is of crucial importance in reaching the 17 sustainable development goals by 2030 and explains that women are the key to changing the world: “Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment is integral to each of the 17 goals. Only by ensuring the rights of women and girls across all the goals will we get to justice and inclusion, economies that work for all, and sustaining our shared environment now and for future generations.” Nominations are now open. https://wcwawards.com/

Human Resource leaders support your ERG leaders by offering purchasing spots in Shemekka Stewart-Isaacs peer support group. Show them support, recognition and invest in their wellbeing and development. Culture isn’t by accident and investing in DEI is more than a pot luck and newsletter.

Did you know that there are 5,964 IT businesses in the UK with female founders? 💡 Sounds a lot, right? 🙌 What if I told you that this figure relates to only 15% of the 39,926 businesses in this space? 😯 How do we encourage more women to build their own practices in a male-dominated space? It goes without saying, diverse teams get better results. In fact, according to Forbes, diverse teams deliver 60% better results and make better decisions in 87% of cases. With that in mind, how do we level the playing field? 🤔 We need to do more to shout about the amazing work female founders in IT are doing. Initiatives like the CRN UK Women of the Channel Awards are a start. But do they go far enough?

Hospitality teams spend so much time focusing on others that it’s easy to lose the time needed to take care of yourself & your wealth. Annex can help

Women constitute the largest group of users of customary and informal justice (CIJ) systems for diverse reasons: in rural and peri-urban areas, CIJ is often cheaper, quicker, accessible in local languages, and regarded as more culturally legitimate than statutory alternatives. This event will highlight women-led CIJ processes as well as measures to enhance women’s leadership roles in these systems. More specifically, the event seeks to (a) present the findings and recommendations of the issue brief on Women’s Participation and Leadership in Customary and Informal Justice Systems; (b) promote dialogue on and investment in enhancing participation and leadership of women in CIJ systems; and (c) identify concrete and innovative action for a gender-transformative engagement with CIJ systems that values women’s representation, including through development policies. Join online through the link below! See you there 😊