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It isn’t everyday you get to sit in the same room as a woman descended from a line of pioneers responsible for securing the vote for all women 96 years ago. Thank you Gabriela da Costa for the invitation to join this fireside chat with Professor Helen Pankhurst CBE at K&L Gates and hear about the great work of Centenary Action to reach a more diverse and gender equal Parliament by 2028. Whilst we have seen much change in 96 years we are not seeing enough. As a country we are 48th in the world for female representation in Parliament however in 2019 we were 38th. We are not changing fast enough, we are falling behind. The female vote and representation is important if we are going to reach gender parity and the business world can play a role in encouraging engagement in voting. Stronger democracy also leads to better business so it’s win, win for all. A strong focus on intersectionality is also key and it was encouraging to hear the support Centenary Action have been providing to get more disabled women into office. A wonderful evening of storytelling, candour and a big call to action for all genders. In the words of Sylvia Pankhurst - “Great is the work that remains to be accomplished.” #internationalwomensday #iwd2024 #suffragettes #womeninpolitics #womeninlaw

This year at #UNGA79, only 19 women leaders spoke—out of 190 total speakers. That number is down from 21 speakers last year—and if you look globally, only 27 countries have a woman as their leader. When women don’t have a seat at the table – or a voice at big moments like these – issues primarily impacting women and girls will likely continue to be overlooked by global leaders and progress on gender equality will continue to stagnate.   I was glad to hear António Guterres emphasize this disparity in speakers at UNGA. I agree with him wholeheartedly when he says, “This is unacceptable – especially when we know gender equality delivers for peace, sustainable development, climate action and much more.”   While there were so many productive conversations at UNGA around global gender equality, creating a future where everyone thrives starts with making sure that women are represented in conversations at all levels of decision-making, and a central part of determining the solutions. You can read more about this in Bloomberg:

#InvestInWomen In preparation of International Women Day look at some of the topics the United Nations is highlighting as key areas that need our joint action to ensure women are not left behind! 1️⃣ Investing in women: A human rights issue 2️⃣ Ending poverty  3️⃣ Implementing gender-responsive financing 4️⃣ Shifting to a green economy and care society 5️⃣ Supporting feminist change-makers https://lnkd.in/dfv5_2sv

Empowering women in leadership is not just about equality; it's a powerful strategy in the collective fight against gender-based violence. Strong female leadership fosters a culture of respect, equality, and justice, crucial elements in eradicating GBV worldwide.

New Blog Post! Say My Name: Power Distortion in Politics and Beyond ******************************************************************** #saymyname #womenempoweringwomen #detailsmatter

International Women’s Day 2024: Property industry leaders on inclusion, equality & progress: Inspiring women from across the sector discuss whether anything has changed over the last ten years, and what can be done to move the industry forward from here.

The 2024 theme for Women in History Month is “women who advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” The theme recognizes women who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives, workplaces and communities. Women from every background have long realized that discrimination will never bring equality or justice. We need to speak up and work harder for fairness in our institutions and social interactions.

The 2024 theme for Women in History Month is “women who advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” The theme recognizes women who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives, workplaces and communities. Women from every background have long realized that discrimination will never bring equality or justice. We need to speak up and work harder for fairness in our institutions and social interactions.

Let this day be a reminder that, for women, everything carries political weight. Let's keep demanding equal opportunities for women in every sector, fair compensation for equal work and safe workplaces for all.  Let's take action to drive gender parity. #8m #internationalwomensday

Announcing our 2024 #StrongerCA Agenda for gender, racial & economic justice! Thanks to members of the California Legislative Women's Caucus for leading these bills. Check out the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4acggpD