Tag: International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 2024: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’

Stuart Mitchell

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations.   One of the key challenges in achieving gender equality by 2030 is an alarming lack of financing with a staggering USD 360 billion annual deficit in spending on gender-equality measures.   The time for change is now! Join us on 8 March 2024…

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Barbie® Celebrates International Women’s Day with Global Campaign to Inspire the Next Generation of Female Leaders

Stuart Mitchell

Mattel, Inc. has announced Barbie is partnering with entrepreneurs and role models to inspire the next generation of leaders and dreamers this International Women’s Day. Through a multi-faceted campaign to increase access to female role models, support female entrepreneurs, and partner with likeminded global programs, Barbie is committed to help build the confidence and reinforce the limitless potential of girls everywhere. Throughout the world, women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles.* In fact, NYU’s Cognitive Development Lab research** led by Professor of Psychology, Dr. Andrei Cimpian, and Assistant Professor…

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UNESCO convenes a global dialogue to break through bias in AI on International Women’s Day

Stuart Mitchell

On International Women’s Day (8 March), UNESCO and the World Economic Forum joined forces to host an online panel on gender equality and women’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence. This timely round-table brought together a range of leading female voices in tech from around the world to confront the deep-rooted gender imbalances skewing the development of artificial intelligence. More than 60,000 viewers participated in the digital event. The event was moderated by Natashya Gutierrez, Editor-in-Chief of VICE Asia. “How do we stop bias? By making sure that women are not only…

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Private sector companies support International Women’s Day and amplify UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Throughout the month of March, a variety of private sector companies are partnering with UN Women to support International Women’s Day and further amplify the Generation Equality campaign. In response to annual calls from the private sector as to how they can do more for women and girls, these companies will be sharing their expertise, platforms and audiences to spread the message of gender equality and how we can all do our part. Click here to donate much needed funds for women and girls around the world. Fast Retailing will…

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Three International Women’s Day-Inspired Tips from iStock to Help SMBs Authentically Engage with Female Customers

Stuart Mitchell

For International Women’s Day on March 8, iStock has unveiled a series of tips to help SMBs meaningfully depict diversity, encouraging them to intentionally and authentically portray women across age, race and cultural lines in their marketing and advertising campaigns for their benefit, and the benefit of women everywhere.    According to Visual GPS, an in-house iStock research initiative, nearly 1 in 2 female consumers expect a company to demonstrate consistent commitment to inclusivity and diversity in its advertising and communications. Furthermore, nearly 8 in 10 women globally agree, it is important…

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