Women's Day

2023 - 3 - 7

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CMC Markets Singapore sponsors young women's financial ... (FinanceFeeds)

CMC Markets Singapore has announced a partnership with Sophia, Asia's first and only female-focused financial education platform, to promote financial literacy ...

This initiative seeks to empower young women with insights on how they can gain a financial head start and safeguard themselves from commonly made financial mistakes. Tanya Rolfe, Co-founder of Sophia, commented: “There are more women than ever in the workforce, but many are lacking the financial knowledge and confidence to make investment decisions. Sophia’s mission is to close the financial literacy and investment gap for women.

International Women's Day (Europa-Kommissionens)

We are also deeply concerned about the reports that Russian Armed Forces use sexual violence against women and children in Ukraine as a weapon of war. These ...

[joined forces](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_22_7738) to improve [sexual and reproductive health rights](https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-eu-announces-additional-eu45-million-unfpa-supplies-2022-09-24_en) in Africa under Global Gateway. In September 2022, the European Commission presented the [European Care Strategy](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_5169). This year, the European Commission is also launching a call for proposals under [the Citizenship, Equality, Rights, and Values (CERV) programme](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/departments-and-executive-agencies/justice-and-consumers/justice-and-consumers-funding-tenders/funding-programmes/citizens-equality-rights-and-values-programme_en) to foster gender equality, including the balanced participation of women in economic and political decision-making. An award ceremony will be livestreamed [here](https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/2/20230308). The Commission published today its [2023 Report on Gender Equality in the EU](https://commission.europa.eu/document/a5bb9997-998a-4f95-961b-8f36edd1837c_en), providing an update on the steps taken to deliver on the [Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_358). In December, a political agreement was reached on [Directive on Pay Transparency](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_7739). The names of the winners will be available in a [combat gender-based violence](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_1533) in March 2022. In November 2022, the European Parliament adopted [the Directive on Gender Balance on Corporate Boards](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_22_7074), which introduces thresholds for balanced gender representation on listed company boards. [“DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.](https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2022/12/international-womens-day-2023-digitall-innovation-and-technology-for-gender-equality) The gender digital divide prevents women from fully reaping the benefits of the digital transition. As of August 2022, the new [EU-wide work-life Balance rights](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_4785) started applying. Investments in education and skills training for women and girls play a fundamental role to enhance women's position in all fields and to close the gender pay gap.

RSN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - RSN927 (RSN)

RSN Racing and Sport will celebrate International Women's Day tomorrow (Wednesday) right across all programs.

RSN Racing and Sport is keen to highlight that whatever the gender, racing is an industry that provides equal opportunities to all. From 1pm, Raceday on RSN will chat about racing’s three codes. Breakfast with Harf from 6am will catch up with Australia’s leading female sports stars plus Jaimee Rogers from the TAB will discuss her rise in the sporting media ranks.

Swinburne celebrates International Women's Day (Swinburne University of Technology)

Professor Rachael McDonald, Rhiannon Jones and Maheshi Gunaratne joined the International Women's Day 2023 Forum hosted by Professor Sarah Maddison.

- University This is complemented by our SAGE Action Plan, which works to increase our science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) workforce and student base, ensuring we have a talent pipeline that is fit for the future, diverse and gender balanced. “I started my career as a health professional naively thinking that I would make people’s lives better by my interventions. I feel we have the responsibility to empower and build others.” “I want to empower my students in teaching and supervision to become the best that they can be; even when situations or knowledge can be challenging. This International Women’s Day, Swinburne University of Technology has embraced empowerment.

University of Melbourne celebrates International Women's Day 2023 (University of Melbourne)

As one of Australia's largest and most comprehensive universities, the University of Melbourne is committed to supporting the ongoing work to support the ...

The program equips women with the skills, knowledge, confidence and networks to run for elected office and thrive as political leaders. More women than men have been promoted to Professor and Associate Professor in the last two years. - The University Council has reached parity, with women making up 50 per cent of its membership in 2023. The University of Melbourne remains committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all our students, staff and partners. - The number of academic women at the highest level in the University has increased from 39 per cent in 2020 to 44 percent at the end of 2022 for Associate Professors, and from 32 percent in 2020 to 35 percent at the end of 2022 for Professors. - The number of women in leadership roles, both academic and professional, has grown from 35 per cent in 2019 to 43 per cent at the end of 2022.

'Embrace Equity' International Women's Day 2023 (Australian Renewable Energy Agency)

For International Women's Day 2023, ARENA asked women working in renewables to reflect on their roles and their ideas on how the industry can 'Embrace ...

I believe embracing equity is essential for the renewable energy industry given the massive task facing the industry and the challenges in retaining the skilled resources needed to achieve its ambitious goals. And you know one of the key aspects of the energy transition that is a concern is that the switch to renewables could potentially further entrench lower socioeconomic people in energy poverty. For example, if you own your home you can make modifications to the home; you can retrofit it, you can install solar panels, batteries, you can electrify all of your appliances, and this saves you a lot of money. I was drawn to return to UNSW to do a PhD in solar energy where I felt I could make a more positive difference in the world. I believe that women represent roughly 30% of the workers in the renewable energy sector so there’s obviously work to be done. You are going to feel like you aren’t quite making it at work and you aren’t quite making it as a mum. How to equitably transition the energy system to a low carbon future is a wicked problem that renewable energy plays a vital role in solving. I think that a lot of women feel very strongly about renewable sources of energy and are prepared to go to battle for it. I work in, with, and amongst the renewable energy industry because it is the right thing to do. I personally would like to see a much greater focus on cultural and linguistic diversity within the more senior realms of the energy industry. I have worked in both the private and public sectors in my career but in 2019 I was attracted to the tangible nature of regulation and the positive impact this can have for energy consumers. What progress would you like to see?

Yezmin Assad Cracks Code for Aussie Wildlife on Women's Day (Mirage News)

In celebration of International Women's Day, we're shining a spotlight on Yezmin Assad – an AWC employee using cutting-edge technology to help protect.

Currently, Yezmin is trialling IoT devices to notify AWC head office when a gate is opened and for how long. These devices combine GPS data, 24/7 vibration and acceleration detection to monitor the integrity of the feral predator-proof fences that house and protect reintroduced and threatened species. Born and raised in Argentina, Yezmin completed a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto before joining AWC as an intern in 2021.