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💡I was delighted to speak to the HBS teams about the invisibilisation of sportswomen throughout history, and its consequences: how to use women's sport today as a lever for professional equality. Sportswomen channel many of today's subjects about women rights: pay equity, fight for economic survival, menstrual health, mental health, injunctions about the body, essentialisation, male gaze, fight against sexist and sexual violence, cyber-violence, etc.

International Women’s Day 2024 – Friday 8th March 2024 The theme for this year is “InspireInclusion”. As the first female Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire I have been giving thought to International Women’s Day and this year’s theme - #inspireinclusion. We have some amazing role models to look to – locally, nationally and globally. More and more we can now see equality and inclusion is enabling women to showcase their skills. In the business world, schools and education, religious organisations, and health care, in the world of sport, leading charities and their teams of volunteers. In construction and the built environment and importantly encouraging more girls to choose STEM subjects at school. Women becoming more visible in these roles can only be a good thing to inspire the work-force, business leaders, volunteers of the future. There has never been a better time to be female! #inspireinclusion #iwd2024 https://lnkd.in/dGX7T8X

Explore a powerful perspective on the untapped potential within the nonprofit sector! The article "By Overlooking Women, Nonprofits Are Leaving Billions on the Table" reveals how nonprofits can unlock significant value by addressing gender disparities. Discover why embracing women's leadership and perspectives is crucial for maximizing impact and resources. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e5ic_AzJ

Will you join us in a vision of a future where every girl and woman exercises their rights? 🙋🏾♀️ The three sister brands that sit under the Women Win umbrella — GRLS, Win-Win Strategies and Ignita — work towards that shared vision through diversified missions and themes. That way, we get a chance to influence a wide range of stakeholders and broker non-traditional partnerships, enhancing adaptability, collaboration and cross-sectoral knowledge sharing. 🤾🏽♀️ GRLS advance the playing field that progresses gender equity through sport and play. 🌱 Win-Win Strategies build bridges to advance girls’ and women’s resilience through impactful partnerships and innovative approaches. ✊🏽 Ignita catalyse a shift in the philanthropy ecosystem that strengthens local activists’, organisations’, and movements’ capacities to drive change on their own terms. Steered by our partners and their unwavering efforts, we are eager to continue sharing our learnings and forging meaningful partnerships for systemic change.

Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing -- by Stella Tai of Praxis Mutual Funds and Kersy Azocar of Greenline Access Capital The UN identified the need to invest in women in two of its Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 5 (gender equality) and Goal 8 (decent work and economic growth) both pay particular attention to creating opportunity for female entrepreneurs. There is immense opportunity for sustainable investors and capital providers to meet the needs of women business owners who are in need of financing to support and grow their businesses. -- https://lnkd.in/grCVUkyF

Today we celebrate International Women's Day. We have some incredible women in our business and think this year's campaign theme 'inspire inclusion' is a perfect call to action for accelerating gender parity. To commemorate International Women's Day we can: 1) Educate ourselves on what this day means whether it be reading a website / book or watching a documentary 2) Support women through donating to pro-women organisations or causes that resonate with us. Our contribution can make a significant impact. 3) Celebrate women in our lives – reaching out to the women who inspire us – friends, family, colleagues, mentors – and express our appreciation. A heartfelt message or a simple ‘Thank You’ can go a long way. 4) Challenge stereotypes, be mindful of gender stereotypes and actively challenge them. Encourage others to do the same. 5) 'Learn her story' through exploring the stories of women who shaped history. Read books, articles, or watch interviews about trailblazers, activists, and visionaries. Thank you to all the women in our business and to those outside it who inspire us, whoever they are.

Happy International Women's Day! I present to you two of my favourite people: my wife and daughter. I've been on KPMG UK's Network of Women committee for over ten years, supporting gender equity and encouraging women's leadership, to use my voice on their behalf. We only create lasting change when we all come together, value inclusion, and inspire others. These two are *my* inspiration. #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion

This International Women’s Day the Women & Girls team at AFL Victoria are supporting the 2024 theme of 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress' by highlighting exactly how we are investing and supporting women, girls and gender-diverse people in Victorian leagues and clubs in 2024. It's about more than the chance to play - we are investing on and off the field to create more opportunities for women, girls and gender-diverse people to progress as players, coaches, officials and leaders. https://lnkd.in/gXjtBT3R

Spice up your life by celebrating International Women's Day and 30 years of Spice Girls 🔥!!  Showcasing 5 incredible women’s organizations to know and support: 1️⃣ Equality Fund: The Equality Fund is on a mission to drive the cultural, economic and political changes required to make global gender equality a reality. 2️⃣Black Feminist Fund: The Black Feminist Fund is breaking barriers, modeling for the philanthropic sector (and beyond) the kind of solidarity funding Black women (in all our diversities) deserve. 3️⃣ Doria Feminist Fund: Creating a feminist ecosystem in the MENA region, the Doria Feminist Fund is committed to providing the new generation of feminist movements with access to more and better funding and resources. 4️⃣ Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism: Partnering with frontline feminist movements, this fund supports women, trans, and non-binary activists striving to create a more just and equitable world. 5️⃣ Aurora Foundation for Women & Girls: Illuminating the path to equality, the Aurora Foundation engages in gender-based research, targeted grantmaking, and education on philanthropy through a gender lens. It's a force for informed and impactful giving. This International Women's Day, ♀️ let's celebrate these organizations and the incredible work they do. 💃💃🏽💃🏿 #internationalwomensday2024 #philanthropy #womenchangemakers

"Investing in women's sports isn't an act of charity, it's a smart investment, as proven by the success of women's football lately. In many Asian countries, women and young girls are still struggling for their place in sports, adding to the challenges are absence of a solid structural foundation and investment to support their participation. It's time to shift our mindset: Women's sports in Asia deserve structured support to thrive, not as a handout, but as a pathway to progress." -Karishma Ali, 30 for 2030 member, Founder of Karishma Ali Foundation. Together, let's champion gender equality in sports at all levels 💪✨ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d9e_hhpe #IDSDP #SportsForAll #GenerationEquality #Olympism365