International Women's Day 2023

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?

From social justice leaders to health scientists, high achievers in aviation and tech entrepreneurs, Griffith University celebrates its bold and brilliant ...

[Professor Cindy Shannon](https://www.griffith.edu.au/office-vice-chancellor/university-executive#cindy-shannon), Griffith’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion) said ensuring biases and inequalities are addressed in the digital age is high on Griffith’s conscience. [Dr Caroline Riot](https://experts.griffith.edu.au/7860-caroline-riot), [Associate Professor Clare Minahan](https://experts.griffith.edu.au/7123-clare-minahan), and [Professor Stefanie Feih](https://experts.griffith.edu.au/33840-stefanie-feih), were honored amongst [Australia’s top 100 female sports innovators](https://news.griffith.edu.au/2023/03/03/three-griffith-academics-ranked-as-top-female-sport-innovators/) for their contributions to change-driving sports technology. [Associate Professor Bronwyn Griffin,](https://experts.griffith.edu.au/30151-bronwyn-griffin) having achieved great success in pediatric nursing and research, feels a responsibility to nurture the next generation of nurse scientists. [‘by-stander’ app](https://matebystander.edu.au/about/) was launched to support loved ones of victims of domestic violence, which disproportionately affects women, under the direction of [Pro Vice Chancellor Shaan Ross-Smith.](https://femeconomy.com/queensland-voices-shaan-ross-smith-mate-violence-prevention-program-griffith-university/) “My support networks, especially those who have assisted my access to technology and reasonable adjustments in the workplace enable me to excel in my career,” Professor Agnew said. [Glycomics Associate Professor Manisha Pandey](https://news.griffith.edu.au/2023/02/09/griffith-unlocking-the-secrets-to-strep-a-virulence/) (pictured at top) helped to uncover secrets behind severe invasive infections associated with Strep A, whilst PhD candidate and Bidjara descendent [Michelle Hobbs](https://news.griffith.edu.au/2023/02/09/emerging-indigenous-women-scientists-recognised-with-academy-award/) was awarded for her exceptional research in freshwater ecosystems. Australia’s first female Professor who is blind and the second blind person in Australia’s history to be appointed as a Faculty Dean, “The creativity and perspective that a diverse population brings in addressing real-world issues is immeasurable”, she said. [Professor Linda Agnew (Academic Dean at Griffith Health)](https://experts.griffith.edu.au/38711-linda-agnew), said accessibility involves the inclusion of universal design principles in all technological development. “If women are going to benefit from technological innovations, then their voices and ideas must be involved from the beginning of the process – from design through to development and implementation,” Professor Shannon said. “If you’ve got a homogenous group giving input, you’re going to have a homogenous projection of values that disregards the lived experiences and voices of so many others.” [Women in STEMM](https://www.griffith.edu.au/equity/gender-equity/women-in-stemm) is committed to addressing inequalities in the fields of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Medicine, offering a number of opportunities and scholarships to promote women in those fields.

2023 is an enormous year for female football. As we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD), Football Victoria (FV) reflects on some of the key ...

On International Women’s Day, we want to take a moment to applaud the enormous contribution of all women and girls in football. Manningham United Blues also rose from five teams to eight last year and have continued to grow this year. VPLW Champions Preston Lions will be joined by Boroondara Eagles and Southern United to round out the competition. At the community level, the Victorian Premier League Women’s (VPLW) kicks off on March 26. The NPLW saw itself in uncharted territory in 2022, officially transitioning from an amateur to a professional competition. Thank you for all that you do for our beautiful game. FV is proud to be part of The Change Makers Project, an innovative collaboration between FV, Victoria University and Clubs. It doesn't matter if you have never kicked a football before - absolutely no experience in necessary - anybody can take part! The reigning Champions claimed last year’s crown in dominant fashion, beating South Melbourne 3-0 at Valley Park. FIFA has confirmed Federation Square will be the location for Victoria’s FIFA Fan Festival. Victoria’s premier women’s knockout tournament returned in 2023, bigger than ever. 2023 is an enormous year for female football.

Last year the Equal Opportunity Commission received 21 family responsibility complaints from women verses six from men. It received 26 sex discrimination ...

Increasingly we are now faced with aggressive males appropriating female stereotypes who demand to be accepted as women. They insist they deserve access to our ...

While there are many women rising above the constraints of this ‘brave new world’ there is still a mighty long way to go in restoring common sense, fairness and dignity in the face of aggressive trans activism. They simply don’t want women to speak out and defend sex-based rights and single sex spaces. They had my Facebook page deleted and refuse to answer the queries of over 2000 people who have contacted them to ask why there are separate divisions in soccer if men can play as women. He and others want us to buy the lie that a male who claims to be a woman is a woman. Sporting associations are in turmoil, being forced to deny the biological differences that necessitate separate male and female categories in the first place. They insist they deserve access to our spaces, services and sports.

In June 2019, the introduction of Code Rules 4.9 (CAP Code) and 4.14 (BCAP Code) prohibited ads from using gender stereotypes likely to cause harm or serious, ...

[The use of animated imagery](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/gamehaus-network-technology-co-ltd-a22-1163535-gamehaus-network-technology-co-ltd.html) will not get you off the hook as far as causing serious offence is concerned and has been the subject of a number of recent ASA rulings. For further bespoke advice, please contact our [Copy Advice team](https://www.asa.org.uk/advice-and-resources/bespoke-copy-advice/copy-advice-information.html) who will be happy to help. For example, the ASA previously upheld a complaint about an ad for a retailer of construction machinery, which featured three women, wearing yellow hardhats and bikinis, posing outside on an excavator. Ads should not present people of any gender in a way that could present them as objects. Taking place annually, on 8 March, it serves to celebrate the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women and acts as a renewed call for action to progress gender equality. The ASA found that in paid-for in-game advertising for a mobile app, [the appearance of the female characters and the scenarios in which they featured depicted them as sexual objects](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/abi-global-ltd-a22-1140113-abi-global-ltd.html), stripped of any agency or personality in their portrayal as entirely obedient to the player’s command. Follow the advice below to ensure that you remain compliant with the CAP Code in your advertising. [A poster for an artificial grass supplier](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/great-grass-mcr-ltd-g22-1169034-great-grass-mcr-ltd.html) featuring pun-laden text, underneath which featured an image of a women wearing only thong-style underwear, was deemed by the ASA to be irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence. [use of women in bikinis bore no relevance to the product and presented them as sexual objects](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/jmac-ltd-g21-1126174-jmac-ltd.html). [images which focused on a female model’s bare torso](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/prettylittlething-com-ltd-a22-1150992-prettylittlething-com-ltd.html), while obscuring her face, in combination with the suggestive nature of the accompanying slogans, presented women as sexual objects and was therefore irresponsible. [that women are less likely than men to run their own business, and are not skilled at using technology](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/people-per-hour-ltd-G19-1042601.html) was deemed to breach the Code. [the negative gender stereotype of a woman carrying out domestic chores in order to please her male partner.](https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/match-com-international-ltd-a22-1160258-match-com-international-ltd.html)

Join our call on social media to accelerate gender equality by making digital technology work for ALL. "With a clear focus on digital technology for women ...

[over 230 million jobs](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/38390d15-e30e-4d6e-b0d2-bb09f6146efa/Digital+Skills+Report_Flyer_5-22-19_web.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=mHwcBU8) will require digital skills by 2030. First, digital skills and tools are essential for women and girls to participate fully in our ever more digital societies and accessing services such as health, education and financial. High costs of devices and data plans along with low levels of literacy and digital skills are some of the reasons women are not connected.

Women and girls in many parts of the world face the risks of unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections including HIV and cervical cancer, ...

Digital innovation, technology and education can be a game changers in improving health outcomes for women and girls and enhancing their privacy and autonomy. Digital education has a transformative part to play in achieving gender equality and inclusion in the health workforce. Multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls, rooted in gender inequality, harm their health and well-being.

Work still needed to crack the code of getting more women in tech and finance sectors as world celebrates International Women's Day 2023.

[To learn more about women in tech, mining and finance we asked leaders in the field. I’ve seen research that shows women are more likely to invest their savings and become long-term investors,” Lal said. [fintech Revolut](https://www.revolut.com/en-AU/) has shown men in Australia are more than twice as likely as women to know how to invest in the stock market (52% vs 23%), and there are almost double the amount of men who invest compared to women (43% vs 23%). Sadly, there is still room for improvement. Lal said the reason for the gender disparity in investment teams and the finance sector is often there is a lack of confidence among women when applying for roles. Lal said supporting women and girls in STEM courses paves the way for future female talent in the tech and investment areas. Lal said it’s important to challenge the traditional norms of hiring and setting responsibilities to attract women in key roles. [Stockspot head of superannuation & partnerships Enid Lal](https://www.stockspot.com.au/about-us/team/) is passionate about achieving gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in both the technology and investment (asset management) industry. • In Australia only 20% of women are represented across investment and senior leadership roles in the finance sector [According to the UN](https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/explainer/2023/02/power-on-how-we-can-supercharge-an-equitable-digital-future), women and girls remain underrepresented across the creation, use and regulation of technology. And because Stockhead is a finance site, we thought it important to focus on just how parity for women across the sector is in 2023. [Officially recognised by the United Nations in 1977 ](https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day/background)IWD celebrates the achievements of women and has become somewhat high profile in recent years.

The UN theme for this year's event focuses on an insidious new gender gap impacting everything from women's job opportunities to personal safety.

[The UN’s theme this year is “DigitALL:](https://7news.com.au/technology) Innovation and technology for gender equality.” In recent years, there has also been a push to make IWD more inclusive of racialised women as well as of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, since the early movement was largely focussed on cisgender white women fighting for voting rights. While the UN’s theme this year underscores how the fight for gender equality has evolved in the 21st century, celebrations around the world are also focussed on longstanding issues including poverty and violence. It has roots in the US socialist and labour movements of the early 20th century, when women were fighting for better working conditions and the right to vote. “Their lack of inclusion, by contrast, comes with massive costs.” IWD is an annual event to celebrate the achievements of women and push for rights progress.