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This International Women's Day, let's acknowledge the ongoing fight for women's rights and amplify the voices of women around the world. Check out this insightful piece from IPS Inter Press Service by Lysa John (she/they), shedding light on the pivotal role of feminist leadership in driving progress. https://lnkd.in/dN-KShAG "Investing in inclusion requires more than electing and initiating women leaders. It requires a coordinated effort to change mindsets and systematically increase investments." - Lysa John (she/they) Let's continue to champion gender equality and support the tireless efforts of women worldwide. #InternationalWomensDay #FeministLeadership #IWD2024 #GenderEquality #WomenLeadership

👩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, observed on the 8th of March, is a moment to pause and reflect on the ongoing journey towards achieving gender equality and empowering women worldwide. Throughout history, women have consistently been pioneers in advocating for their rights and challenging societal norms. From suffragettes marching for voting rights to modern-day activists fighting against gender-based discrimination, women have continuously pushed the boundaries to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are respected. ⭐ In honor of this day, we are proud to say that some EHL Sites specifically showcase this aspect of history. One notable example is the Mundaneum (Mundaneum) in Belgium. The Mundaneum houses an incredible collection of documents spanning over 6 kilometers, covering three main themes: pacifism, anarchism, and feminism. 📃 The Mundaneum's feminism archive, curated by individuals like Léonie La Fontaine (1857-1949), showcases their tireless efforts in collecting documents while affiliated with the Belgian League for Women’s Rights. Following La Fontaine's passing, the archive expanded with press cuttings, publications, and donations from figures like Luce Hautier and René Fosséprez, enhancing our understanding of post-1945 feminism. 📚 The feminist collection at the Mundaneum comprises an impressive 222 archive boxes, with an inventory completed in 1998. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in exploring the history and evolution of the feminist movement. Photo: Répertoire Bibliographique Universel - © P.Tombelle Mundaneum Stéphanie Manfroid Aurélie Montignie Catherine Wilquin Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles #EHL #InternationalWomensDay #WomensRights #Feminism

Between 30 November-1st December I was one of the panelist at the 9th International Roma Women’s Conference “Building Equality Together” organised by the Council of Europe. I started my speech by breaking with the paternalized idea that Romani women donot/cannot speak, i shared with everyone a poem written my the Roma intelectual, poet, and friend Helios Garces: "In response to Spivak question can the subaltern speak, the poet respond the subaltern have always spoken, ask the centuries." We as Romani women have always been speaking, but in our languages and in our ways. How else have we then survived 500 years of oppression. The foundation of my talk was based on the alarming data that Roma women have a life expectancy that is, on average, 11 years shorter than that of women in the majority population (FRA 2022). We cannot talk about gender equality without understanding what is really happening when the two intersect, gender and race meet each other = Romani women living 11 years less! The data highlighting the ongoing racial antagonism experienced by Roma women in Europe is deeply concerning. And what is even more concerning is the fact that it remains largely unnoticed, completely ignored, invisibilised in discussions concerning the Roma communities. Unless we tackle racism when discussing Romani women's struggle, the structural oppression against us will continue to be a normalised practice in Europe. It is of an urgent matter Romani women to be included within the anti-racist discussions, struggles and movements in Europe.

Women currently serve as the head of government in just 13 of the 193 member states of the United Nations, according to the Pew Research Center. Shocking statistic, isn't it? Two more women have joined their ranks recently and made history: Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first female president yesterday. And Halla Tomasdottir is set to be elected as Iceland's next president, though not the first female to achieve this rank. Iceland elected a woman as president in 1980 and has also had two women serve as prime ministers. As much as we would like to believe that women's rights have advanced significantly in modern times, we clearly still have a long, long way to go to achieve gender equality. WIZO is a global women's organization: the W in our name stands for WOMEN and we have been proud feminists since 1920. I04 years later, we're still fighting for women. #genderequality #womensrights #womenleaders

👩💻 👷♀️ Women in Rail would like to congratulate Ursula von der Leyen on her second term as President of the Commission. We welcome her continued commitment to promoting equality in the Union. 🤝 "A Union of Equality" As part of her political guidelines for 2024-2029 and her commitment to greater inclusion and equality, the re-elected Commission President will appoint a "Commissioner for Equality" tasked with proposing an updated equality strategy and developing a new anti-racism strategy for the post-2025 period. ⚖ GENDER equality: Von der Leyen acknowledges that despite the "historic progress" made on this front, we can still observe some "deeply worrying trends" such as a rise in femicide, violence against women and obstacles preventing women from progressing in their careers and/or education. The EU Commission will therefore propose a 'new strategy for gender equality post-2025'. This new strategy will set out a plan to 'strengthen women's rights across the board'. The plan aims to combat gender-based violence and empower women in politics and the labour market across the EU and in all EU institutions. In addition, the newly appointed EC President supports the idea of a Roadmap for Women's Rights, which will be released on 8 March 2025, during International Women's Day. #europeancommission #europe #europeanunion #eu #brussels #europe #strongertogether #genderequlity #womeninrail #womenintransport 

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at the Germanistic Society of America. From International Women's Day: "Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women's Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist once explained "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." So make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women." https://lnkd.in/deBSyVW

Macedonia Elects First Female President I am thrilled to share that the Republic of Macedonia (which changed its name to North Macedonia in 2019) has achieved a significant milestone in its political history by electing its first female president, Gordana Siljanovska Dafkova, and securing a decisive parliamentary majority for VMRO-DPMNE. This dual victory is not just a win for gender equality but also signifies a significant transformation for VMRO DPMNE, demonstrating the party's extensive reforms and renewed commitment to democratic principles. They laid out a clear plan where fundamental reforms and state development lead naturally to European integration rather than viewing EU membership as a precondition for improvement. As Macedonia propels towards deeper European integration, this historic election resonates a strong message across the Balkans and the European Union. Macedonia is not just a mere participant in the wave of change—we are at its forefront, leading by example and inspiring others. Picture link: https://lnkd.in/drX5Z-fu #Macedonia #Leadership #EuropeanUnion #GenderEquality #PoliticalChange #Democracy Dragan Kovacki

The origins of International Women's Day can be traced back to the early 20th century when women in various countries began to organize and protest for better working conditions, suffrage, and social equality. The first National Women's Day was observed in the United States in 1909, followed by the establishment of International Women's Day in 1911 at the suggestion of Clara Zetkin, a German socialist and feminist. Over the years, International Women's Day has evolved into a day of celebration, activism, and reflection. It provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of women in all areas of life, including politics, science, arts, business, and community leadership. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness about ongoing gender-based challenges and to promote initiatives aimed at achieving gender parity. #virals #womensday2024 #mobileappdevelopmentcompanies #business #followers #itsolutions

🌟Celebrating International Women’s Day 🌟 On this significant day, we celebrate the strides made towards gender equality while acknowledging the journey ahead. 👏 🗳️ Let’s first reflect on a pivotal milestone: France’s historic decision this week to enshrine the right to abortion in its Constitution – the first country in the world to do so. 👉 Despite remarkable progress, women’s participation in society, including in decision-making positions, remains a pressing issue. As highlighted by the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President, women continue to be underrepresented in politics. The overall proportion of female members in single or lower houses of parliament currently stands on average at 33% in EU Member States and 26.5% globally. https://bit.ly/3Ts7i1E 👉 A study by Equileap also highlighted that among the top 100 companies, only 7% of CEOs are women and only 17% of companies have a woman CFO. https://bit.ly/4a45QYu 💪 This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate role models. Have a look at the list of women in power combined by Anne-Marie Rocco for Challenges, where you can find most notably Ursula von der Leyen or Christine Lagarde. https://bit.ly/49K7iQ0 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Who is the female role model that inspires you every day? ✨ #WomenRights #InternationalWomenDay #WomenEmpowerment Photo credits: AFP/Emmanuel Dunand

Today, the National Cultural Foundation joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. Under the theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. Today is set aside to heighten and promote issues such as gender equality, female advancement, women rights and empowerment. The day is also used to reflect on the effects of issues still plaguing women such as male dominance, violence and abuse. The UN observes the day in connection with a particular issue, campaign, or theme. In some parts of the world, IWD still reflects its political origins, being marked by protests and calls for radical change; in other areas, particularly in the West, it is largely sociocultural and centred on a celebration of womanhood. The United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as an official day for women’s rights. Women have fought hard for equity at home, in the church, at work and in society at large. We hope you take time to reflect today on the unique characters of women and how their collective contribution has fashioned our modern-day reality. The Chairman, Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Management and staff of the NCF wish you a Happy International Women’s Day! #NCFBarbados #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress