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🌺 As we commemorate International Women's Day, let's reminisce about a powerful moment during last year's edition of the GTHA Transportation Technology Training Summit 'ITS Moving The Needle Forward', where Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Johanna (Yanna) Tzanidaki, together with esteemed women executives illuminated the 'Women in ITS' discussion. #IWD2024 The event marked the inception of ITS Canada's forum recognising women in Intelligent Transportation Systems. Dr. Tzanidaki, together with Mara Bullock (WSP in Canada); Barbara Gray (City of Toronto Transportation Services); Janneke van der Zee (she-her) (ITS Canada); Julie Rice (City of Toronto Transportation Services, shared their insights on the importance of empowering women in the ITS industry during this session. In the words of Dr Tzanidaki, "Not many women chose to work in transport and ITS and although we have today more women than ever in the field, it is still dominated by men. As a panellist in Europe, the US and Canada on the topic of 'Women in ITS', I always share my personal story of how I started working in this field and what challenges I and most of the women I know in ITS had to overcome in their careers. All stories have a common message: women have to work twice as hard and they always manage to succeed. ITS is a field that women are able to bring a different perspective when it comes to meaningful change and they excel in it!" 🙌 As we celebrate the achievements and resilience of women worldwide on International Women's Day, let's cherish and amplify these voices that contribute to shaping a more inclusive future. #InspireInclusion #WomenInITS #TalkingITS

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Broad Reach Group Inc. President Joanna Davies is currently traveling to Spain for the 2024 Global Summit of Women, being held in Madrid, 9-11 May. The Summit is the premier global business & economic women’s forum, with this year’s theme: “Women: Energizing Economies of the Future.” It is an honour for Joanna to be representing the Ottawa Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) at this prestigious international event!  She is looking forward to making new connections with remarkable women from around the world, contributing to OWIT’s Canadian and Global objectives, and further developing Broad Reach’s international opportunities!  Oh, and the food, can't forget the food!! The summit combines the common vision to dramatically expand women’s economic opportunities globally through exchanges of working solutions, and creative strategies forged by women leaders in different parts of the world. Canada and Spain have common goals in support of the Feminist Foreign Policy, where the implementation of tangible feminist solutions to foreign policy problems are developed. It's going to be a packed schedule, with amazing panelists, presenters and attendees, and will include the below activities: - A session on “Doing business in Spain and the EU” - Women’s CEO forum: “Measuring the Gender Divide” - A Corporate Women Directors International (CWDI) report on women board directors and executive officers of large global energy companies - A male CEO forum, “Promoting well-being in a time of transformation and uncertainty” - Social activities such as opening and closing ceremonies, networking luncheons and dinners and a gala awards ceremony.  #OWIT #EmpowermentofWomen #EmbassyofSpaininCanada #2024GlobalSummitofWomen #OWITOttawa #CanadaSpainRelationship #FeministForeignPolicy #ARisingTideFloatsAllBoats

Equal opportunities for women ensure their autonomy and decision-making power. Women's empowerment initiatives focus on enhancing self-worth, choices, and access to opportunities. Empowered women contribute to raising happier, healthier children, fostering a positive cycle of development. #womensday #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs

Transform a dream into a reality! 🎉 WEF Iberoamérica Nuevo León #WEFNL was truly a remarkable event, reflecting the inspiring message from our founder of Women Economic Forum (WEF), Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai, during the inauguration of this grand occasion. 🌟 In March, Dr. Harbeen Arora Rai, Michelle Ferrari, and Clelia Hernandez, together with the Government of Nuevo León—featuring the Secretary of Equality, Martha Herrera Gonzalez, the Secretary of Education #SofiaLeticiaMorales, and key cabinet members—signed the historic agreement to launch the first edition of #WEFNL.  I was proudly present as a witness to this historic agreement🤝 Strategic alliances were pivotal to the success of this event, with key partners like G100: Mission Million and the American Society of Mexico, among others. We are excited about the lasting impact this initiative will have, fostering collaboration, empowerment, the use of artificial intelligence, reducing gaps, promoting equality, equity, and so much more. 💡 #WEFIberoamerica #G100 #WomenEmpowerment #StrategicAlliances #AmericanSocietyOfMexico #GlobalLeadership #GenderEquality #EmpoweringWomen #Innovation #EquityAndInclusion

As we wrap up an incredible Women's History Month, we want to shine a final spotlight on a story that embodies the essence of this year's International Women’s Day theme: Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. 🌍✨ Meet Vaimiti Rigal, a Structural Engineer at Multinail Australia, whose dedication to using her mathematical prowess to combat climate change is nothing short of inspiring. 🛠️💡 Vaimiti’s journey from a numbers enthusiast to a Carbon Warrior underscores the unparalleled potential women hold in driving forward environmental and social change when given the right tools and opportunities. In her own words, Vaimiti stresses the importance of self-investment for growth and empowerment. Her advice? "Build your connections, attend events and seminars, join professional organisations, and never stop learning. Put yourself out there, step forward, and keep asking questions until it all makes sense." 💪📘 This narrative is a powerful reminder of how investing in women not only fuels personal growth but also propels societal progress. Vaimiti's story is one of many, but it highlights the significant impact that individual journeys can have on our collective quest for equality and sustainability. Read the full article for an inspiring dive into Vaimiti's career and her advocacy for sustainable engineering solutions via the link below. Thank you to the four incredible women who were each featured this month as part of FTMA's IWD celebration! Carly Timperley Shelena Serrano Jennifer Binnie Vaimiti Rigal And to all the women making waves in your fields - keep forging paths, keep asking questions, and most importantly, keep investing in yourselves. Your resilience and strength are the engines of change. 🌟 #FTMA #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay #CountHerIn #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #ClimateChange #Empowerment #EqualityForAll

✈️ Although we are in 2024, the topic “Women in Aviation” still gathers a lot of traction, as was shown yesterday at a panel discussion. Women are still very under-represented, especially in leadership roles. 🌟 Let’s be positive: a lot of men were spotted in the audience! 👏 🔍 The biases and discrimination do exist, whether we like it or not. 📊 Main findings from a study carried out in 2023 by DG Defis, including the Aeronautics and space sector are ⚖️ Half of employees (45%) do not believe that their companies treat everyone equally 🏢 47.2% do NOT think that all employees enjoy the same opportunities in the workplace 👩🦳👨🦳 Gender is - in 90% of the cases - the main cause of discrimination How do we overcome these causes? 💡 Marie Owens Thomsen from International Air Transport Association (IATA) gave some great insights: 👨💼 Advice to men: Learn to spot discrimination. If it happens before your eyes, do something about it! Hire women! 🙌 👩💼 Advice to women: Be your true self, 100% women and 100% authentic. This is the only way to achieve diversity. 💯 🙌 Thanks a lot to Agnès Leroux for setting up this important discussion! Tune-in our podcast about women in aviation  https://lnkd.in/gaHvJEjn

Invitation to Women Speakers - International Women's Day Celebration I am pleased to share my involvement in the organizing committee of the "UK-India Webinar on 'Include, Invest, and Accelerate Women in Research - A Pathway to Progress'," which is being held to commemorate International Women's Day (March 8, 2024). This event is being organized in collaboration with colleagues from Heriot-Watt University and the ANEH Scientific Foundation in India. This webinar will be held virtually and is open to all, with no gender restrictions. We are actively seeking women speakers who are experts in academia, industry, or policy management to participate in this program. The tentative titles for the sessions are as follows: (a) Policy and Institutional Support for Women in Research (b) Inclusive Research Practices (c) Investment in Women-Led Research (d) Career Development and Advancement for Women in Research (e) Promoting Women's Leadership in Research If you are interested in participating as a speaker, please reach out to me or Dr P Issac Nelson Technical Director of the ANEH Scientific Foundation in India, for further details. Also, please recommend your colleagues for this event. I will share the event details later. #WomenInResearch, #GenderEquality, #STEMWomen, #ResearchDiversity #WomenLeaders, #InternationalWomensDay, #WomenEmpowerment #DiversityInSTEM, #LeadershipInResearch

#TODAY / #EWiT Europe 🌍 Join us at Grupo Ageas Portugal in #Lisbon for an exceptional #event celebrating women in tech! Please refer to the agenda below and check your email for additional important details. #WomenInTech #WomenLeaders #Leadership

On this special International Women’s Day, let us take a moment to truly honor the remarkable women who continue to embrace their authentic selves. These incredible individuals bring forth unique qualities and strengths that the world is in dire need of, now more than ever. It is becoming increasingly evident that our society has been trapped in a relentless cycle of competition and rivalry, fueling a zero-sum game mentality. However, we must break free from this mindset if we are to progress as a civilization. Today, I want to acknowledge the brilliance of the female mind and shed light on the fact that even the most intelligent and successful women may remain unaware of their own greatness. Today, I had the privilege of speaking at the Parliament in Copenhagen and engaging with clients to inspire a shift away from the restrictive "one size fits all" model that has held women back. My mission was to provide profound insights into the untapped potential of female leaders and their remarkable ability to make decisions in a holistic and inclusive manner. By appreciating the depth of their memories, their natural cognitive and behavioral differences, we can unlock a new era of progress and understanding. It is not only crucial for women to recognize their own worth, but it is equally important for the world to appreciate and celebrate the immense contributions they bring. Let us move forward together, embracing the power and brilliance of women, as we strive for a more inclusive and progressive society. #womenlead #innovateforequality #genderintelligence #8m