Tag: International Womens Day

ASA remind us of their rules on International Women’s Day

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA have reminded us of some of their approprate rules on a post on their site on International Women’s Day: International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women across the globe, as well as a day to call for action to progress gender equality. The topic of gender inequality has dominated headlines and been widely debated in the media in recent months. However, the ASA has always taken a firm ground on sexism, objectification and inappropriate sexualisation in advertising, mostly in relation to the portrayal…

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Freefolk launch Futurefolk Internship Competition

Stuart Mitchell

VFX studio Freefolk has announced the launch of Futurefolk, their new scheme to nurture and inspire the next generation of VFX talent. Announcing this scheme on their website they say: Futurefolk / Internship Competition Launch On International Women’s Day 2018, we are excited to formally announce Futurefolk, our new internship programme to nurture and inspire the next generation of VFX talent. Our mission for this initiative is to spot talent across all VFX disciplines and, in an concerted effort to increase in number of women in the industry, the placement will…

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Girl Rising, David Oyelowo, Andra Day and others join forces to end global gender inequality

Stuart Mitchell

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuted the film Girl Rising: The Fifth Anniversary Edition. This special edition commemorates nine incredible girls whose lives have been changed by the power of education. Acclaimed actor David Oyelowo narrates this edition, which features voice performances from a host of actresses including Meryl Streep, Salma Hayek and Kerry Washington. “If we are going to create a more just and equal world, men and boys must be part of the solution,” Oyelowo explains. “That’s why I stand…

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International Women’s Day: Global misperceptions of equality and the need to Press for Progress

Stuart Mitchell

To mark International Women’s Day, and in the wake of the #MeToo campaign, a new global study by Ipsos in collaboration with International Women’s Day across 27 countries highlights the level of concern people around the world have about a number of equality issues.  In the United States, the findings show: Much like the rest of the world, Americans agree that sexual harassment (36%) is the biggest issue facing women and girls today. Sexual violence and equal pay come in as the second biggest concerns with 28% agreeing that these are…

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Catalyst Takes Over Global Skylines on International Women’s Day

Stuart Mitchell

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Catalyst used buildings as beacons to send a powerful message to the world: we need workplaces that work for women. As part of the Catalyst Skyline Takeover campaign, dozens of the most iconic and influential city structures across the global skyline—including buildings in the United States, Canada, the U.K., Peru, and Colombia—projected a red female symbol (♀) or illuminating it in their building windows to showcase a collective dedication to advancing women in the corporate world. This powerful visualization of the international business…

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