Happy International Women’s Day!
On this day, I am grateful for:
1️⃣ Increased #appreciation of supportive and meaningful relationships with women across the industry. There is enough space for all of us to #succeed and flourish at what we do.
2️⃣ Deepening #emphasis on #allyship. It is not a case of us versus them. It never was and should not be. It is about a lasting #partnership that is mutually respectful.
3️⃣ #Purposeful efforts to create and sustain a community and space that enable one another to discover pursue goals that reflects our values and #authentic voice.
4️⃣ Sensible realisation that there are still challenges and no one-size-fits-all solution. There is #recognition that #opportunities need to be suitably tailored to effective.
5️⃣ Honest and meaningful conversations that enable us to be open on how we can be supported and/or lend support, and #accountability to one another.
While there is a day dedicated to the cause of #diversity and #inclusion to #celebrate our journey, we must remember 365 small daily efforts is more effective that 1 day of a big thing.
For avoidance of doubt, I do not think we need to have an IWD or IWM. If you ask me privately, I will be happy to share my thoughts. However, I have chosen to celebrate today, in any case, because I think it is important to remind ourselves that there is still a way to go in achieving equality, equity, and that there are many places where having a voice (as a female) is still not yet a right. Today is a reminder of that vision.
Last, if you have not taken the time to thank those who have cared and supported you, please do so!
#iwd2024womenleadingtheway
Happy International Women's Day from the Association of Women In Construction (Singapore). Today, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and achievements of women in shaping the construction industry and beyond. Let's continue to empower, inspire, and pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse future! #IWD2024 #WomenInConstruction
