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International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s. Significantly in 1908, a group of women (15,000 of them ) marched through New York City demanding shorter hours at work, better pay and voting rights; women’s oppression and inequality were spurring women to become more vocal and active in campaigning for change and since February 28th 1909 after the first National Woman’s Day (NWD), women have continued to celebrate evolving from NED to IWD (International Women’s Day) thanks to Clara Zetkin who in 1910 proposed that every year in every country, there should be a celebration on the same day for women to press for their demands. This year 2024, our demand is “Inspire Inclusion” Everyone can inspire inclusion. Here are some ways: 1. Individually, we can choose to share knowledge, support and encouragement irrespective of gender 2. Organizations can; - recruit, retain and develop diverse talent - support women and girls into leadership, decision making, business and STEM - designing and building infrastructures meeting the needs of women and girls - helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health - elevating women and girl’s participation and achievements in sports, creative arts and tech A special shout out to SYNLAB Nigeria for practicing and inspiring women and girl’s inclusion Happy International Women’s Day 🎉🎉🎉 #investinwomen #inspireinclusion #internationalwomensday2024

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY International Women's Day 2024 celebrates the theme 'Inspire Inclusion,' urging global collective action for women's equality. In Africa, this theme resonates powerfully as diverse actions can be taken to #InspireInclusion. From fostering economic empowerment and diverse talent development to ensuring women's participation in leadership, business and STEM fields, organizations and groups in Africa can contribute to forging a more inclusive world. Addressing specific regional needs, promoting sustainable agriculture, improving healthcare decisions and enhancing education opportunities are crucial steps toward empowerment and belonging for women and girls across the continent. Let's unite in the fight for equality, making International Women's Day a day of meaningful action in Africa and worldwide. #internationalwomensday2024 #womeninstem #leadershipdevelopment #womeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs

🌟 Happy International Women's Day 2024! 🌟 Women's rights organisations are at the forefront of fighting inequality. Organisations lead by women, for women, lead the fight against poverty and inequality but receive minimal support. It is therefore crucial that we amplify their work. At IOM Belgium and Luxembourg, we proudly collaborate with women-led organisations committed to making a difference. From combating human trafficking to supporting unaccompanied migrant children, championing women's rights, fostering diaspora engagement, and promoting female entrepreneurship, these organisations tackle a diverse range of critical issues. 🌈 In honour of #IWD2024, we asked two of our partner organisations a pivotal question: "How important is it for you, as a woman, to do work that positively impacts other (vulnerable) women?" Find out their answers in the reel! #Internationalwomensday #InvestinWomen SIEMPRE Networking for Latin American Women

As we unite to celebrate International Women’s Day, we are reminded of the progress made in advancing the rights and opportunities of women and girls around the world. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that there is still much work to be done, especially when it comes to addressing and rectifying the marginalized opportunities that persist for women and girls in various sectors. Today, we extend an earnest call to organizations that are committed to creating lasting change and fostering an environment where every woman and girl can thrive. It is time for us to stand together and be the change we want to see in the world. Ask Versus How: versus.africa/demo #VersusAfrica #IWD2024 #HappyInternationalWomensDay

As South Africa celebrates 30-year anniversary of the first democratic election held on April 27, 1994, The SA government has put in policies and laws in place to empower women, to enable them to improve their lives, while closing the gender gap. As the Midrand Branch our key strategic focus is on entrepreneurship and innovation that enables sustainability for economic growth. The discussion for the women’s month is a reflection from women in entrepreneurship within the innovation sector to discuss their personal journeys, with all challenges faced and the successes achieved, to empower and enable other many inspiring women. https://lnkd.in/dxf2y4qJ

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) is inviting local entities in the countries where USAID operates to submit applications for grants to scale existing solutions that have made measurable progress toward closing the gender digital divide in their contexts and contribute to transformative approaches to digital inclusion. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/d9899yED #WiDEF #DigitalEconomy

South African Women’s Day on the 9th of August was established in remembrance of the historic 1956 women’s march in Pretoria 68 years ago. The historic march saw more than 20,000 women from all walks of life march to the Union Buildings to protest against apartheid, including the pass laws, in spite of the real threat of arrest and violence. Throughout the month of August the country acknowledges and celebrates women and their achievements as active agents of transformation and change. This year the country also celebrates 30 years of the Women’s Charter, which was established to drive gender equality. As the month coincides with South Africa’s commemoration of 30 Years of Freedom and Democracy, the theme this year is: “Celebrating 30 years of Democracy towards Women’s Development”. During Women’s month we celebrate women as active agents of change and social transformation and the South African government will be using this month to advance the ‘Women’s Charter for Accelerated Development’ that was formulated in 2021. It aims to accelerate economic reforms to unlock women’s economic progress. Statistics released last year revealed that in South Africa, women hold only 23% of tech employment positions which translates to 56 000 out of 236 000 ICT roles (https://bit.ly/4dCXcBZ), which is alarmingly low. Hosi Technologies champions women in the ICT sector and we consider it a strategic imperative to facilitate the growth and development not only of our female employees, but in the broader community as well. During the month of August we will be profiling women in Hosi and the invaluable contributions they have made to the business. Hosi Technologies wishes all South Africans a Happy Women’s Day 2024! #hositechnologies #womeninit #womenintechnology #womensday2024 #southafrica #africa #womenempowerment #genderequality

The call from the First Lady and other advocates for increased investment in women underscores the persistent need for gender equality and women's empowerment initiatives. The plea to implement the 35 per cent affirmative action as per the National Gender Policy highlights the importance of increasing the percentage of women in decision making positions. Such advocacy reflects a broader recognition of the importance of creating enabling environments for women to thrive in various sectors. Concrete steps, including tenacious advocacy, enabling laws, policy implementation and resource allocation, are essential to translate these calls into meaningful actions. #NigeriaPolitics #WomenInPolitics #NigeriaGovt #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #AffirmativeAction #PolicyImplementation #InvestInWomen #Nigeria https://lnkd.in/eQ4G_Jmg

Global Shapers Istanbul Hub’s Women in Gaming project, aiming to increase the number of women in the fast growing gaming industry in İstanbul through mentorship is highlighted in WEF's Agenda! We are looking for mentors, if you can be one or you know someone please reach out to me! According to the WEF Gender Gap Report 2023, women remain significantly underrepresented in the STEM workforce and face inequality in accessing online platforms due to the persistent digital divide. Read the article and share to inspire!