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I promised to give updates about my experience as a UN Women UK delegate so far at #csw68 ... Too be honest, it is a bit mixed (and the app to navigate it does not help, my little Chief whatsapp group does). The number of events & topics is overwhelming. We are all quite busy and it is hard to fit them in next to your work and personal live due to short notice. It is also a little hit an miss (pending which session it is) but let's focus on the positive. 2 nights ago I was watching one of the late night talks and my 6 year old came to join me. We had a chat about the UN (I had to pause it as it was not a talk appropriate for her age) and why I try to be involved and she said: "it's good you do important stuff". (She thinks I get paid to sit behind a computer talking to people as that's her view on running a business, lol). There are also very serious discussions about challenges and how we can overcome them, making life better for women around the world, and working towards peace where there is conflict. The sessions that have explored women's strength and potential as entrepreneurs have resonated with me. Another fascinating topic is women's health. One I might share more about later (sharing a more personal story, still debating too be honest ...). Dame Lesley Regan shared 'I would like to live as well as I can for as long as I can... but that's not likely for many of us the way we treat women's health.' There is so much more to navigate and it is impossible to be involved in all. As they said in the beginning, even the little bits help so let's focus on that. #investinwomen
Caitlin Kinsella
7mo
Completely feel you on this Greet. I’ve attended quite a few sessions, but the sheer volume is overwhelming - so many I’d like to get to just are not possible, and sometimes the tech or number restrictions are a barrier too. Ultimately so far a lot has been very emotionally challenging in terms of the scale of the global problems, and the heartbreaking toll on individuals and communities. More positively, the group of people committed to driving change are inspiring, and it’s a community I’m proud to be a tiny part of.
Kuzi M.
7mo
I definitely resonate with this. You end up picking most convenient and missing out on really good talks too.
Renee Hawkins
7mo
Thank you for sharing Greet and for being an ambassador for women. Every little bit does help, thank you.
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7moDarling Greet, finally a VERY honest post on what has been pondering in my mind of how will executives and C-suites who work 40-50 hour a week, like yourself, have time to view it all🤔 Answer is simple: The more in Number we are, the more likely we will pick what resonates and pulls us closer to home on pertinent issues, ensuring we speak with such earnestness like you wrote this post. Loving that you already have made your six year old son a great mini-ally👏👏