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Today, March 8, 2024, is International Women’s Day, spearheaded by the United Nations the theme is 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. Women have triumphed in the fight for the right to vote, have equal access to education, and hold positions of leadership in politics, representing strength and power. Beside these advancements, women continue to confront significant barriers and this year's theme is addressing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. The Official UN International Women’s Day commemoration will be held in the ECOSOC Chamber and live streamed from 10:00 am to 11:30 am EST. Interesting fact, in 1984, Australia introduced the world’s first Women’s Budget Statement, which paved the way for many others to follow suit. Let's unite for women all around the world #InvestInWomen.

💧This World Water Day, we must empower women to transform communities. Explore the pivotal role of women in solving the water crisis through collective action. Read how clean water is creating resilient economies & inclusive societies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMVGwkrW

At the #UnitedNations in #Geneva #Addressing where we are with the #SDGS (Sustainable Development Goals) Six years to go and we are realistically only 25% fully on track - 75% of the 17 Goals are unlikely to be fully achieved by 2030. There is a #GreatDealToDo

🔍 COMM'ON 2023 | overview COMM'ON closed a 2 year cyrcle with the programme #WeCoLead! A toolkit for women empowerment and environmental sustainability | 2 years research results. The project brought together the power of young women to act as leaders in the promotion of green and sustainable practices, interactive and innovative methodologies, and collaborative methods to produce results that will be relevant, useful, and empowering for young women and for youth workers. The implemented activities and project results include: ✅Α social media content analysis, followed by the development of reels, and onetransnational roundtable with representatives of the target group. ✅Τhe development of a toolkit that will provide a step-by-step process with methodologies,theoretical modules for empowerment, and exercise for young women. ✅Τhe development of an e-booklet for youth workers. Read more on program results in the link below 🔽 #WeCoLead was a KA2 Cooperation Partnership co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union. Led by SwIdeas AB in Sweden, the project also gathers partnerships from Italy (CESIE), Greece (COMM'ON), Hungary (SVF – Subjective Values Foundation), and Luxembourg (FSL – Formation et Sensibilisation Luxembourg).

Today, March 8, marks the celebration of International Women's Day, a tradition that spans over a century. This year's theme, 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress,' underscores the vital call to action. On this significant occasion, the United Nations (UN Women) emphasizes the imperative of investing in women as the most effective solution to confront the escalating global crises. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ3VZNxu

"Less than 22% of the over $630 billion in #climate #investments in 2019 and 2020 were #gender #sensitive. We can do better than that!" Can, should, and will! Impressive white paper outlining the challenges that diverse groups of women around the world face in accessing and leading in the #green and #blue economies -- focusing on their priorities for advancing a more women-inclusive and sustainable sector that could contribute to global economic growth and food security.

With four generations in today’s workforce and a fifth entering within the next decade, women's professional experiences are rich and varied. This diversity provides an excellent platform for collaborative solutions and inspiration, moving beyond traditional frameworks as we work to build on past successes to address pressing challenges in the built environment, such as the urgent need for decarbonization, a focus on resilience, social equity outcomes, and advocating for bold public policies. At GE3S- Global Energy and Environmental Engineering Services , diversity in parellel with decarbonization and sustainability is at the heart of our core business model. Combin this with Digital Transformation, and we have a formula for a diverse and sustainable planet for all! #diversity #decarbonization #netzero #sustainability #energy #carboncredits #engineering #construction #leedcertification #iot #digitalbusinesstransformation

Happy Women's Day South Africa! As we celebrate this significant day, let us reflect on the powerful lessons from our history and why this day remains vital in our hearts: *Strength in Unity: The 1956 Women's March showed us that when women come together, they can achieve the impossible. It’s a reminder that our strength lies in our unity. *The Power of a Voice: The women of 1956 didn't just march—they spoke out against injustice. Today, we are reminded to use our voices to stand against inequality, wherever it may arise. *Breaking Barriers: The courage of the past generations empowers us to break the barriers that still exist today, in all spheres of life, be it in the boardroom, in our communities, or in our homes. *The Role of Leadership: These women led by example, showing that leadership isn’t about titles but about the impact and change you bring. They inspire us to lead with purpose and passion. *Never Forget Our History: We celebrate this day to honor those who came before us and to ensure that the sacrifices made are never forgotten. Their fight is a reminder that we must continue to strive for a future where all women are free and equal. To the incredible women of South Africa—your strength, courage, and relentless pursuit of equality continue to inspire us all. Happy Women’s Day! May we carry the legacy forward with pride and determination. #WomensDay2024

Encouraging women-led initiatives will accelerate our continental goals on low-carbon, sustainable development. This article on The Africa Report by Wanjira Mathai and Damilola Ogunbiyi urges policymakers to tap into the potential of women ♀ as key agents of change ➡ https://bit.ly/4a1fMCc