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Women account for about 1/3 of the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) workforce. But poor working conditions, sanitation, and violence, as well as domestic work, disproportionately impact their health and earnings, relegating them to low-paying roles and 90 times more at risk of death than men. Our new report highlights solutions:  https://lnkd.in/eURkK8ie

Terrific article in yesterday's Mining.com.au newsletter regarding progress being made in the mining industry. Tying into today's #internationalwomensday2024 theme #inspiringinclusion, as well as the recent publication of #genderpaygap data by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, and valuable insights from a range of #womeninmining, this article explores "how the industry has evolved, challenges that come with the job, inequality and unfairness, and how females are go-getters just as much as their male counterparts." #genderequality #iwd2024 #diversityequityinclusion #dei

Recently our colleague Rosemary Addico took part in the panel "Advancing social protections for a gender inclusive artisanal and small-scale mining sector". Hosted by Delve, who have just released their State of the #ASM Sector report on #Gender #Equality, this panel explored the underprivileged position of #women in ASM #gold mining communities in #Ghana. Some conclusion: 1) This underprivileged position is a reflection of the role of women in their communities, 2) this position is self-fulfilling because it also hinders their economic and social development. 3) Change for these women requires #accesstofinance,  training on financial literacy, and the development of a local infrastructure that is supportive of business. Check out the full webinar below to learn how Solidaridad tries to solve this puzzle with the development of women-led village savings and loans associations (VSLAs), complemented by access to an innovative revolving fund, supported by an external grant offered by Kering. Learn more about that programme here:https: //https://lnkd.in/eEhhuEsR https://lnkd.in/ejggiJq2

Empowering women economically comes with so many benefits.

30% of artisanal miners, 13.5 million by the numbers, are women. Women face specific challenges in #asm that range from subtle bias and lack of access to higher paying roles in the sector through to sexual violence. Gender equality is essential. On a basic level, it is about dignity and equality of opportunity for a huge number of individuals. On a deeper level, it is about #humanrights adherence as well as the role women play as traditional community members in helping catalyze #sustainabledevelopment. The Blended Capital Group and our partners are committed to reimagining outcomes in ASM. We know that formalization delivers dignity and productivity of work in commercially realistic ways that make sense to #impactinvestment and #mininginvestment. We know that productivity also means #criticalminerals. We know that gender diversity is enhanced, a smart thing and an inherently good thing. We know that now is the time. Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Levin Sources BanQu Inc. Napier Meridian #sdgs #esg #mining #sustainability #responsiblemining

30% of artisanal miners are women worldwide, 50% in Africa. Women often face gender discrimination in the huge sector, lacking access to the best jobs, potentially having to deal with sexual violence. #asm formalization includes a clear focus on gender and broader diversity. It's the right thing, dignity for all, also the smart thing, enabling productivity based on everyone's potential while catalyzing broader #sustainabledevelopment given that women also play traditional community roles. The Blended Capital Group and our world class partners Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) Levin Sources BanQu Inc. Napier Meridian are committed to reimagining outcomes on dignity and productivity across the massive artisanal mining sector in ways that are commercially realistic for #mininginvestment. #sdgs #humanrights #responsiblemining #sustainablemining #esg #mining #womeninmining #diversity #equity https://lnkd.in/gX6VWNvM

Back in mid-2022, directly to my face I had a work colleague say to me immediately after a management meeting I had attended that Gender Equity was “discrimination against men” All I was endeavouring to to do at that specific meeting was to get the topic of Diversity put onto the monthly meeting agenda to start the conversation. There really had been no conversation relating to how male dominated the organisation was and that there really hadn’t been any corporate focus on this for around 10 years. In May 2022, I was successful with this push to have Diversity discussed at our monthly management team meetings, but interestingly enough, when I had to step away from my role at Main Roads Western Australia some 6 months later due to over-exposure to psychosocial hazards, my Director removed this item off the agenda. I was the only female senior manager on that management team, so maybe he thought that because I no longer attended, and with an all male management team, there was no longer a need to have the discussion. Take a look at the commentary and attitudes of other former colleagues of mine have.. they very much align with this FinReview article. If a Government of Western Australia agency can’t understand the importance of gender equity and can’t lead best practice in this area, then really, how can they ask everyone else to do this. Not supporting those who try to work for change, not acknowledging or addressing concerns when they are raised with management means there really is systemic issues preventing change..

A strong DEI message from our CEO at PT Vale Indonesia Tbk. 3 key points: 1) The importance of seeking diversity in your workforce 2) The importance of fostering an inclusive work environment for that diverse workforce 3) shining through what makes your different, as opposed to changing who you are to fit in. #dei #diversity #inclusion #womenintheworkforce #womeninmining #workforceofthefuture #womeninleadership