After International Women's Day
Hopefully many of you were able to attend some of the wonderful events for International Women's Day 2017. However, the true meaning of the day is to bring awareness and commitments to the on-going issues for women worldwide.
The International Women's Day website and organisation have been helpful enough to put together a list of things we can all do to #BeBoldForChange;
CHALLENGE BIAS AND INEQUALITY
query all-male speaking panels
challenge stereotypes
call it out when women are excluded
monitor the gender pay gap
point out bias and highlight alternatives
call for diverse candidate shortlists
embrace inclusive leadership
FORGE WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT
choose to work for a progressive employer for women
support or back a woman-owned business
take a junior female colleague to a major meeting or event
build conducive, flexible work environments
mentor a woman and sponsor her goals
invite women into situations where they're not already present or contributing
measure and report on gender parity gaps and keep gender on the agenda
create new opportunities for women
CELEBRATE WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENT
raise women's visibility as spokespeople in the media
drive fairer recognition and credit for women's contributions
launch even more awards showcasing women's success
hail the success of women leaders
applaud social, economic, cultural and political women role models
celebrate women's journeys and the barriers overcome
reinforce and support women's triumphs
CHAMPION WOMEN'S EDUCATION
launch or fund a women-focused scholarship
encourage more girls into STEM education and careers
value diversity for greater educational outcomes
support women inventors of new products and services
celebrate women researchers discovering new knowledge
learn to code
What else can YOU do to bring about change? Leave a comment, or better yet, #BEboldforchange!
