Why we need International Women’s Day
We asked a few women in startups what International Women’s Day means to them.
We asked a few women in startups what International Women’s Day means to them.
“A balanced world is a better world”, internationalwomensday.com tells us, and then asks how us to think about how everyone can “help forge a more gender-balanced world”.
A survey found over 65 percent of the Australian workforce would like to see more women in leadership roles, with almost half the women women surveyed stating they would like to pursue a leadership role in the future.
I recently attended an event encouraging women to get involved in the startup ecosystem at the new Sydney Startup Hub. While I applaud the aim of the event, I left with my blood boiling.
To be held at Fishburners on International Women’s Day will be a group session helping founders work through a problem, followed by 1:1 office hour slots.
There is no doubt that there are numerous obstacles facing women in tech and the wider business sphere, but the champagne breakfast events held by Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine in Sydney and Melbourne for International Women’s Day were a celebration of what the group’s members have achieved despite the barriers.
It’s all about women this week as we approach International Women’s Day this Saturday. From political rallies and business conferences, to fashion parades and theatrical performances, March 8th is a day to celebrate the achievements of women across generations and geographical locations.
I truly believe that if we empower women and give them opportunities to become who they want to be, we will empower communities, nations and shape a better world. Therefore, I always try to encourage men and women to consider supporting another woman in business, whenever they can