WILAN Global’s Post

💡As Latinas, our voices matter! As research reflects, we have so much to lose when we put ourselves out there, against the wall of systemic racial challenges. Yet, we are resilient because we have the ever-present deep determination to achieve equity and justice. I implore anyone interested in understanding just how blatant the challenges are to hear this interview of Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina with Mark J. Bonamo of #NJNow. Dr. Campos-Medina is fierce in using her voice for women's justice, and just as determined in taking a stand to self-empower, ensuring access and inclusion for herself as a candidate running for office. It is simply unacceptable to be a woman who must face men who are both physically and organizationally blocking her from access to democracy. ⁉️Hermanas, what are your thoughts? My view: blocking experienced multicultural women from their potential to run government, which directly impacts the lives of people, communities, education, health care, small businesses, corporations, etc., means that certain important issues involving women ultimately don't get addressed with urgency or importance.

Trust in politics is unequal. It differs among different demographic groups. Four years ago, we launched our Trilogy of Trust with IPPR Scotland sparking debate about differences in trust among women, people on low income and young people. ➡️https://lnkd.in/ee8N3KfB #JohnSmithCentreAt10

We are thrilled to announce that applications for our 2024 Pathways to Politics for Women program have been EXTENDED and are now open until 1 May, 11:59pm! Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2024 QUT Pathways to Politics for Women intake and join a national cohort of women who aspire to make a tangible difference in Australia's political landscape. Apply here: https://bit.ly/4dbeFSY #PathwaysToPolitics #WomenInPolitics #WomenInLeadership #FearlessFemales #AustralianPolitics

Voice matters...your voice matters. We applaud Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina for her voice and the stand she is taking to self-empower, ensuring access and inclusion for herself as a candidate running for office. It is simply unacceptable to be a woman who must face men who are both physically and organizationally blocking her from access to democracy. More importantly, blocking experienced women and multicultural women from their potential to run government, which directly impacts the lives of people, communities, education, health care, small businesses, corporations, etc., means that certain important issues involving women ultimately don't get addressed with urgency or importance. Note: Latina Surge National 501c3 nonprofit is an educational and charitable organization. It is non-political and non-partisan in its mission to advocate and educate for the advancement of women, most especially underrepresented and underserved women, across all areas in society. We encourage our members and allies to share stories of self-empowerment, especially for multicultural women who continue to face barriers and take a stand to define access and inclusion for themselves based on the merits of their experience and aptitude. Hispanic Executive ALPFA New Jersey Chapter ALPFA Inc - Association of Latino Professionals For America Rutgers-Eagleton Poll HACR - Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Latino Action Network Foundation The Junior League The Junior League of Montclair-Newark, Inc. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)® Lean In Lean In Latinas PowHer New York The Hispanic Star United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Raven Santana ROI-NJ Insider NJ

Did you know that 46% of the seats in South Africa’s parliament are held by women? While this is a great achievement, it also highlights a problem. Even with this progress, women in our country still face serious injustices like gender-based violence, rape, and femicide. It is clear that we still have a long way to go. However, I want to honour the women of 1956, whose courage, strength, and commitment to women’s rights helped shape the progress we see today. To the women of 1956, we honour and celebrate you. To the women of 2024, we have powerful examples of what our collective strength can achieve. We know better; let's continue to do better #WomensDay #WomenLeadership

🏛️Join the #civility pledge movement initiated by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward (C.Dir.). Details: https://lnkd.in/gAF6t7xC We pledge to: 1. Support each other and call out #abuse and #harassment when we see it or experience it; 2. Call on all our allies to stand with us to support women in office and call out all forms of abuse and harassment; 3. Call on all elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct, focusing on #respectful debate of the issues and not personal attacks; 4. Call on the relevant authorities to ensure the protection of individuals who speak out against abuse, or who experience abuse, providing them with the necessary support and resources.

102 years ago, women were given the same voting rights as men in Ireland. This was a historic step towards equality and inclusion for women in Ireland.    The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. The IWD website states that “when we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge a better world.” To mark International Women’s Day this year, IOB asks all women to use their vote in today’s referendum while we, of course, express no view on how to cast that vote. When women vote, they become part of the decision-making process.    Together we can continue to forge a more inclusive world for women. #IWD2024

Did you know? Only 25% of parliamentary reps, 21% of ministers, and 6% of heads of state are women. Penny Wise, 3M's Vice President Global Public Policy and Communications, shares her latest insights from #ClimateWeekNYC where she highlights the crucial role of women in politics for economic success. #UNSDG16 #DEI https://bit.ly/4exJGAs

Did you know? Only 25% of parliamentary reps, 21% of ministers, and 6% of heads of state are women. Penny Wise, 3M's Vice President Global Public Policy and Communications, shares her latest insights from #ClimateWeekNYC where she highlights the crucial role of women in politics for economic success. #UNSDG16 #DEI https://bit.ly/3BryI0T

We are agreed, as a global community, that women should be more actively involved in agenda-setting and decision-making in politics. But the road from poor representation to truly inclusive politics does not seem to exist beyond words. The question is: How do we change this? How do we prevail upon political parties to go beyond rhetoric to actually nominate and support more women candidates this year? #womeninpolitics #womensparticipation #IWD24