Isabelle Schömann’s Post

Women have been sold equality as the cure-all to gender violence and oppression. But not only has equality failed to end gender violence, it has failed to realize systemic and societal equality—as the UN told us last year, it will take "300 years" to achieve equality. Since almost everyone who is not a cisgender white man is still fighting for basic bodily autonomy in 2024, I would argue that equality isn’t getting the job done. In fact, equality has served as an adept cudgel for conservatives, from relying on equality to overturn affirmative action, scale back the Voting Rights Act, and espouse that "equality begins in the womb" to promote the egregious notion of “fetal personhood”—an oxymoron that is like me referring to all of you as “undead corpses.” Considering the values of the incoming administration, we have to pivot our strategies to undermine and subvert conservative attacks on our lives. LEARN MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gACc4qdx

Signatories in Aotearoa New Zealand of the UN Women - Women’s Empowerment Principles have recently had the opportunity to survey and submit their work, progress, activities and commitments across the 7 Women’s Empowerment Principles which I am excited to start judging ahead of our White Camellia Awards hosted at Parliament in October. United Nations Women Aotearoa New Zealand In an article published of an interview with Dr. Gail Pacheco one of the key elements that stood out for me is the reminder of what the benefits are of workplace gender equality. These benefits are not just a nice thing to have but mandatory to survive and thrive. In challenging economic climates, retaining good people, enhancing productivity and increasing economic potential are just some of the benefits. “There is lots of interesting data showing businesses which harness gender equality get significant financial benefits. There are improvements to retention, and productivity. Businesses which monitor their progress, and have greater pay transparency, increase investment potential, customer acquisition, and staff attraction and retention, especially with the younger generation. So it's not just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense.” Tag your organisations CEO’s and get it on your Board Meetings next agenda. Foodstuffs South Island Beca Federated Farmers Waste Management Inc. Marlborough District Council Nelson City Council NIWA ChristchurchNZ WellingtonNZ One New Zealand 2degrees Vicky Lowe TVNZ Les Mills International Kathmandu Lincoln University (NZ) University of Otago Contact Energy Ltd

As #Botswana’s general #election is set to take place on 30 October 2024, I write about choosing leaders who respect human rights, uphold democratic values, and address pressing societal issues such as gender equality and judicial independence. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/40kTDxf

CEMR President Gunn Marit Helgesen addresses the newly elected members of the European Parliament, highlighting the expectations of Local and Regional Governments for the upcoming mandate.   During the Leaders Summit on June 17 and 18, CEMR convened its members to address challenges and set priorities for the EU's future. Key topics included democracy, EU enlargement, the green agenda, the need to overcome the rural-urban divide, and the mainstreaming of gender equality at all levels of government.   From these discussions, we call the Members of the European Parliament, to commit to: 🔵 Upholding EU fundamental values such as democratic governance, human rights, subsidiarity, and sustainability. 🔵 Strengthening cohesion policy with an ambitious budget to support local and regional services and investments. 🔵 Involving Local and Regional Governments in the EU enlargement process, backed by effective financial resources. We look forward to working together to shape a just and prosperous future for all European territories. #CEMRLeadersSummit #MEPs #EUParliament

Quoting the White House Proclamation on Equal Pay Day, today, we unite to acknowledge National Equal Pay Day. At HNBA, our commitment to advocating for gender equality in the workplace and closing the wage gap remains unwavering. Let's persist in the fight for fairness and equal pay for all. #EqualPayDay #HNBA #Equalpay #Latinosinlaw #Latinasinlaw

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, marking a pivotal moment in American history as women secured the right to vote. This hard-fought victory was a watershed moment, but it was just the beginning of a longer struggle for equality. Three years later, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed, aiming to enshrine gender equality in the Constitution. Surprisingly, over a century later, the ERA remains unratified—a stark reminder of the challenges in achieving full legal equality. Yet, the spirit of the suffragists lives on. Today's activists continue to push boundaries, working tirelessly to ban sex-based discrimination through various legal and social channels. Their efforts underscore a crucial truth: the journey toward true equality is ongoing and requires constant vigilance. As we commemorate this historic day, let's consider: How can we contribute to advancing the cause of equality in our own spheres of influence? #19thAmendment #EqualRights #OngoingStruggle

What if our collective knowledge and expertise could shape a stronger, more equal Union? At European Institute for Gender Equality, we believe in the power of collaboration, and last week's meetings with sister EU agencies proved just that. By working together, we can help deliver the EU's political priorities, shaping the future through evidence, action, and synergy. 🤝 Our director, Carlien Scheele, participated in the EU Agencies' Directors meeting, co-hosted by EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology and European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL), focused on cooperation and collaboration for a safer, more equal, and prosperous Union – driving forward the next European Commission’s 2024-2029 agenda. ➡ Check out her latest post on the Union of Equality to explore how all of this is interlinked: https://lnkd.in/eY6V5tPV #UnionOfEquality #GenderEquality #EUAgencies 

#EUTime : European Union Election will be in In 7 weeks:. Today, more than ever, we must draw inspiration from the pioneers who have shaped the fundamental rights we seek to defend and expand. As professionals, we have a responsibility to carry on human dignity. Whether through our public policies, our company policies, recruitment practices, workplace culture, every action counts towards building a fairer and more inclusive environment. Develop and setup a European Union where human dignity and gender equality transcends borders and generations. Let us commit to: 👉 Promoting gender equality and empowering women across all business sectors. 👉 Supporting initiatives that uphold human rights and combat all forms of discrimination. 👉 Encouraging open discussions about fundamental rights and freedoms within our organizations. Simone Veil once said, "The capacity for tolerance is the sign of an advanced civilization." Let us be inspired by this vision to contribute to a society where tolerance, justice, and equality are not just ideals, but a reality for all. #humandignity #humanrights #womensrights #genderequality #leadership #inclusion #SimoneVeil #EuropeanUnion #Europe

The #Civil7 (C7) Summit is where international #CivilSociety makes its voice heard at the #G7. Over 700 organizations from 70 countries unite for #JustJustice to tackle pressing global issues, to bring forth proposals and demands aimed at protecting the environment and promoting social and economic development and well-being for all, ensuring healthy lives, gender equality, human rights, and the principle of leaving no one behind Join the conversation shaping global policy on 14-15 May: civil7.org

💰 Income ≠ financial independence      Having an income – through employment, earnings, or other means - is an important factor and necessary to be financially independent.     But it is just the tip of the iceberg.     It’s the unseen layers of wealth and decision-making power which define a person’s level of financial independence more accurately.    In EIGE’s new report ‘Financial independence and gender equality: joining the dots on income, wealth and power’ developed in support of the current Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 we share a comprehensive definition of what financial independence covers.   Swipe to find out and read more here: https://lnkd.in/dQDFFZQm