International Women's Day

Today (8 March) across South Yorkshire, we not only have women on duty serving and protecting their communities, but we have representatives at numerous events ...

“I had explored nursing and teaching but felt they weren’t for me. We need to ensure this continues.” “Historically policing was a male-dominated environment, but that isn’t the case anymore.

Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, an annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of women.

Heather has also spoken with some of the trailblazing women working in private security. Heather Baily, our Chair, has written an article reflecting on the amazing women working in the private security industry she has met over the past year. Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, an annual event that celebrates and recognises the achievements of women.

Vice-Chancellor of AECC UC, Professor Lesley Haig, reflects on International Women's Day 2023. With the World Economic Forum predicting that gender parity ...

We still have a lot of work to do but we can achieve positive change for women. [Brooke Ironside](/news/archive/meet-the-student-and-gb-athlete-brooke-ironside/) – a Team GB 100m, 200m and long jump athlete. We are currently running the second iteration of this scheme and hope to build further on this success in the future. Professor Lesley Haig is Vice-Chancellor of AECC University College. Brooke is the fastest female in her age category in the South of England and ranks third in her age category in the UK for 200metres and long jump. [International Women's Day](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/) took place in March 1911, the World Economic Forum has stated that gender parity is about a century away. [25% of the world’s top universities are run by women](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/women-lead-quarter-top-200-universities). This service provides support for mothers at a time which can be extremely challenging. Six members of staff received mentoring by female mentors, which saw four of them promoted into new roles. We are particularly fortunate therefore to have so many women in positive and prominent positions across Dorset, including our own Board Chair, [Jeni Bremner](https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/about-us/our-board); the Board Chair at Arts University Bournemouth, [Dorothy Mackenzie](https://webdocs.aub.ac.uk/Governing%20Body%20Member%20Profiles.pdf); and Principal of Weymouth College, [Julia Howe](https://www.weymouth.ac.uk/about-us/meet-the-senior-leadership-team-at-weymouth-college/). [NHS Dorset](https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/); and its CEO, Patricia Miller; Chair of the [Dorset LEP](https://www.dorsetlep.co.uk/), Cecilia Bufton; and their Executive Director Vinita Nawathe. “In my role as the first female Principal and then Vice-Chancellor at AECC University College, the theme for International Women’s Day 2023, #EmbraceEquity, feels a particularly poignant and powerful one.

Drawing attention to women and workplace culture is highlighted within this year's International Women's Day 2023 theme titled “Embracing Equity' (1,2).

Get in touch with the team today by emailing [[email protected].](mailto:[email protected]) IWD suggests we need to look at equity focused solutions for generating real change and progression [(2)](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/theme). Equity is about offering support, resources and opportunities equivalent to what may already be in place for men. Not only are DEI committees the right thing to do to support women and minority groups, but they are essential for the success of a business. Currently, no countries have achieved gender parity, but Iceland is the closest, with 90.8% of its gender gap closed [(6).](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Missions/18487/Global-gender-gap-narrowing-but-still-132-years-to-reach-parity) Women face bias due to their sexuality, race and other aspects of their identity So, it’s essential that businesses understand the systemic issues that make DEI a complex subject. IWD aims to celebrate the worldwide social, economic, cultural and political achievements whilst championing the progression of gender parity [(4).](https://www.internationalwomensday.com/about) And this is why groups like IWD call for organisations to embrace equity within the workplace. Gender equality is also defined as equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender. It is the numerical representation of accessible opportunities Keep reading to find out how ‘equity’ is defined and why this theme is so important.

By Bridget Lea, Commercial MD, Consumer Division.

And we have a great line-up of speakers who’ll be giving their top tips on building self-belief and resilience, overcoming imposter syndrome and addressing the workplace ‘taboos’ that many of our colleagues face. At BT Group we have fantastic People Networks that give communities of people and their allies a space to share their experiences with the Exco and senior leaders in a constructive way. And, as I said at the start, International Women’s Day is a good moment to reflect on that. They are a huge driver of change in our business and are key to how we build our inclusion strategy. The onus is on both men and women to make the change. International Women's Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on where we are now.

On International Women's Day (8 March 2023), experts from across the Alliance convened at NATO Headquarters to discuss the role that women and gender play ...

Discussions addressed gender biases in technology, and the risks they pose to women, including in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, women are regularly subject to digital abuse and harassment. She emphasized the correlation between peace and gender equality, both online and offline.

International Women's Day honors a truth we live every day—that women and girls are essential to success and progress in every aspect of our society.

This is a defining feature of who we are as a nation and the values we hold dear as Americans. My Administration is working with dedicated partners and local communities in every part of the world to expand economic security for women and girls, defend access to health care—including reproductive health care—safeguard women’s political participation and human rights, and promote the full participation of women and girls in all facets of society. The United States stands with women and girls around the world in the critical work of protecting and advancing human rights.

Professor Eva Sundin was diagnosed with MND in October 2020, after living with MS for over 30 years. She is a clinical psychologist and academic at Nottingham ...

[Psychologist](https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/towards-life-worth-living-motor-neurone-disease?dm_i=40VR,1IFZW,5FF4AH,5L6LM,1&trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card_feed-article-content) magazine, and [The Conversation](https://theconversation.com/living-with-mnd-how-a-form-of-acceptance-therapy-is-helping-me-make-one-difficult-choice-at-a-time-184973), to raise awareness of MND and the potential benefit of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the psychological wellbeing and health of people living with MND. [volunteering](https://www.mndassociation.org/get-involved/volunteering/) as an Association visitor in 2003, meaning she’ll have been volunteering with the Association for 20 years this May. There are hundreds of inspirational women across the UK doing amazing things right now to support the MND Community. Dedicating her free time to being an Association visitor and a helpline volunteer, Lesley has supported many people affected by MND over the past two decades. It's inspiring to see the way people cope with life and their MND diagnosis.” At just 23 years old, she raised over £7000 for the MND Association in the 2022 London Marathon in memory of her Nanny Evelyn, and she’s doing it all again in 2023. She has also opened a [research topic](https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/43796/psychological-health-and-treatment-for-people-with-motor-neurone-diseaseamyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-impact-coping-and-adjustment-and-wellbeing-across-the-illness#overview) in Frontiers of psychiatry to collate research into psychological health and treatment for people with MND. Sue’s entry into campaigning came when she successfully influenced her council to adopt the MND Charter. This year, she hopes to raise £4000, the amount needed to fund one person with MND to participate in a clinical trial for one year, bringing us one step closer to a world free from MND. She is a clinical psychologist and academic at Nottingham Trent University, becoming a Professor of Psychology a year after being diagnosed with MND. International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. Yvonne Johnson is a working mother who was diagnosed with MND in May 2021 after experiencing problems with her speech.

Today (8 March) is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Running for the third year, this free course is designed by, and for, the women of Devon. By providing tailored and specific support we hope to encourage more women to start and grow a business right here in our county.” “International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us all to celebrate women’s achievements as well as challenging discrimination. After receiving a scholarship to do an MBA at the University of Exeter in 2019, I pivoted from a pure marketing focus to including sustainability consulting for small businesses. Working from The Tribe in Totnes has provided me with so many recent opportunities: from new clients, trusted advice, referrals, and new suppliers. “I’m so grateful to be part of the Generator Hub coworking space, where I’m surrounded by others also navigating these challenges. (Yes, I actually saw this last week.) It takes skill, determination and a lot of practice. Therefore what we actually require is equity so that we all get the exact resources and opportunities that we need to be successful. Jen Nightingale is a freelance illustrator and designer who has been running her business since 2001. Stacey opened her work hub in January 2020 as she wanted to help women overcome the systemic and societal barriers that they face when starting and scaling their businesses. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and positive change. The biggest leap was among 16 to 25-year-old female founders, which rose by almost a quarter.

To celebrate International Women's Day 2023 we are highlighting an exceptional barrister who has recently been appointed King's Counsel.

‘We need to encourage more women into leadership positions and structures who can then bring their lived experience into the decision-making processes that affect the lives of professional women. This can be done through the provision of flexible working and mentor support, but organisations also need to value the talent of the women returning to work and not perceive them as more “difficult” to manage than their counterparts. Unconscious bias continues to be an issue in the allocation of work at the Bar and within organisational structures and responsibilities. These don’t have to revolve around the traditional model of wining and dining. Anna is recognised as a Leading barrister by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 in all of her core practice areas. Anna was also an investigator for Reprieve in Laos and the Philippines.

International Women's Day (IWD) takes place on 8 March every year. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

One of the things we really want to push is the positive; these young men choose to look after their community and give their time for others.” At Rise, we want to change the narrative of young people overall – and in particular for young, Black boys. We have the most fantastic different senses in how we see the world – that makes a rich, exciting, different and informative experience.” We have a right to be part of the cultural fabric of society. They have so many challenges in society to deal with and I want to continue to fight for them, and be their voice, as much as I can. It’s every person’s right to have something to eat.

As part of our firm strategy, we are committed to embracing DEI. Our senior leadership team on our Executive Committee are at the heart of our DEI efforts, ...

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Today, I join First Lady Jill Biden in hosting the 17th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards, as we honor 11 women leaders from around the world.

The Department of State is committed to empowering and amplifying the voices of women and girls in all their diversity, and we will continue to demand that their human rights be respected. commitment and work to advance gender equity and equality are not prioritized just today; it is our commitment every day. For example, in November 2022, President Biden released the In their local communities and countries, the 2023 IWOC awardees are promoting the human rights of members of marginalized communities, protecting the rule of law, informing the public from the center of conflicts, and advancing women’s leadership and gender equality. We know that by reinforcing gender equity and equality, countries strengthen their stability, prosperity, security, and democracy. We have strengthened and renewed our commitment to advancing the inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls as a strategic, moral, and human rights imperative. Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security](https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Flnks.gd%252Fl%252FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMDguNzI5MjQ4MjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zdGF0ZS5nb3YvdS1zLXN0cmF0ZWd5LW9uLWdsb2JhbC13b21lbnMtZWNvbm9taWMtc2VjdXJpdHkvIn0.hYHpsaWMCS1eUYo1lf_aZnqE-XWj-93DcSxXuyn6-10%252Fs%252F1436012980%252Fbr%252F155760097433-l%26data%3D05%257C01%257CSimmonsJX%2540state.gov%257C8fba873f608d4dea2ee108db1fdfdd89%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C638138818582233221%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3D7hrlepq8eYCuWveRFSvYWgKZTBZLs7e%252B6U1cGaRu4F4%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20893&McasCSRF=155616e6076219ba1166767cbad21cf2d6b7168211e5005b8f8d81cc17268075). Today, and every day, the United States celebrates women and girls across the globe and continues to advance our efforts to promote gender equity and equality for the benefit of all. [Presidential Memorandum on Promoting Accountability for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence](https://mcas-proxyweb.mcas.ms/certificate-checker?login=false&originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Flnks.gd%252Fl%252FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.HgODTQj1xhgKOinwfCiTE9Y-heuuHhkzajtx14Oq70k%252Fs%252F1436012980%252Fbr%252F155760097433-l%26data%3D05%257C01%257CSimmonsJX%2540state.gov%257C8fba873f608d4dea2ee108db1fdfdd89%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C638138818582233221%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DSfVNTFPyrd7LyL6z%252FCVLxz07Qx2Eanc%252Fagkqh7sWkbY%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20893&McasCSRF=155616e6076219ba1166767cbad21cf2d6b7168211e5005b8f8d81cc17268075). Today, I join First Lady Jill Biden in hosting the 17th annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards, as we honor 11 women leaders from around the world. Working with our international and civil society partners, the United States recently announced numerous strategies and initiatives to advance this reality across the globe. On International Women’s Day, the United States stands with the international community in celebrating the tenacity, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the world and the immense contributions and accomplishments they achieve toward more peaceful and democratic societies.