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Women Breaking Barriers: My Journey to Becoming a Parliamentary Candidate and the Call for More Women to Stand Reflecting on International Women's Day last week, Chamber UK's new article reflects on Helen Maguire BEM's experiences and insight on what it is like to be a women in politics and the need for more female representation in parliament. Read the article below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gTjQk4vV #IWD #Womeninpolitics #parliament #UKgovernment #UKpolitics #inclusion #diversity #LibDems #LiberalDemocrats #ukparliament #politics

Tomorrow we celebrate our national Women's Day as South Africa & August is our Women's month. Today, I, Nollie Maoto, want to acknowledge the limitations that have tried to define us as South African women. But more importantly, I want to celebrate the strength that has allowed us to defy those limitations as each of us carries a unique story - a tapestry woven with threads of struggle, resilience, & triumph. It's crucial to acknowledge the reality many of us face. In South Africa and globally world, women continue to encounter limitations that can feel like insurmountable barriers. We've made significant strides since the dawn of our democracy, yet challenges persist. The gender pay gap still looms large, with women earning on average 23% less than men for the same work. In boardrooms across our nation, women's voices are often underrepresented, with only 20% of board positions held by women in JSE-listed companies. We face the dual challenge of balancing career ambitions with societal expectations of caregiving. Many of us have felt the weight of the "second shift" - returning home from a full day's work only to tackle household responsibilities. In rural areas, our sisters grapple with limited access to education and economic opportunities. Gender-based violence continues to cast a dark shadow over our communities, threatening not just our progress but our very lives. These limitations are real, and their impact is profound. They can make us question our worth, doubt our abilities, and sometimes even give up on our dreams. But I stand here today to tell you that these limitations do not define us. They are not the end of our story, but merely obstacles in a journey that we have the power to shape. Remember the words of our beloved Madiba: "It always seems impossible until it's done." We are the daughters of a nation that has overcome seemingly impossible odds. Apartheid once seemed an unbreakable system, yet it crumbled in the face of our collective determination. For every statistic that tells us we can't, there are countless stories of women who did. From the brave women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956, to modern-day trailblazers like Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Prof Thuli Madonsela, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa and Lillian Barnard, we have living proof that limitations can be overcome. In the face of these realities, we have two choices: to be defined by our limitations or to be inspired by our potential. Today, I invite you to choose the latter. Because when we shift our perspective, we open ourselves to a world of possibilities. And that, my dear sisters, is where our journey of growth truly begins. For when women rise, we all rise. When women thrive, communities flourish, and nations prosper. We are the authors of our own stories, the architects of our own success. Write a story that inspires, build a legacy that endures, and create a future where the only limitation is the breadth of your dreams. Happy Women's Day!

International Women's Day The United Nations has designated the year 2024's theme as 'Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress'. It is not only to celebrate the achievements and progress women have made, but it also highlights the ongoing struggles for equality and the need for continued advocacy and action.

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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Every woman has the right to a safer and more equitable world and today we honour women who lost their lives, and stand with survivors. Learn more about gender-based violence from Canadian Women's Foundation. https://bit.ly/3saiJQI

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

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

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