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March 8th, marks #InternationalWomensDay, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women worldwide while advocating for a #genderequal future. At ANDE, we're deeply committed to advancing gender equality in entrepreneurship. Grounded in the belief that Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) can drive global peace and prosperity, we align our work with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5: “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” More than 75% of ANDE’s membership boasts an explicit focus on gender in their work and ANDE has advanced its own gender impact through various grant-funded programs, including ANDE’s Gender Equality Initiative (AGEI) which seeks to build supportive entrepreneurial ecosystems in developing economies that are responsive to the ways in which women have been subject to gender bias and institutional exclusion. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dKx_EBU3 🌐Together, let's keep advocating for equality and empowering women worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates and join us as we strive for a more inclusive future for everyone.

🌟Celebrating International Women's Day🌟 Today, we honor the incredible achievements of women around the world and recognise the progress we've made towards gender equality. BUT…. did you know that according to the World Economic Forum, it could take more than 135 years to close the gender gap globally if we don't accelerate our efforts? Despite the challenges, women continue to break barriers and shatter stereotypes in every industry. In fact, research shows that companies with more women in leadership positions tend to outperform their competitors. As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, let's recommit ourselves to creating a more inclusive and equitable world where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Together, we can make a difference! 💪 #IWD2024 #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment

🌐 This International Women's Day, PercentChase Stands for Equality 🌐 Today's multifaceted crises exert unprecedented pressure on societies worldwide. Amidst this, achieving gender equality isn't an option—it's an urgent necessity to ensure prosperous economies, equitable societies, and a healthy planet for generations to come. At Percentchase, we recognize the significant funding gap in gender equality initiatives. This International Women's Day, let's unite under the banner "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Together, we can close the financing gap and pave the way for an equal future. Join Percentchase, as we champion the change-makers, innovators, and leaders – the women and girls who inspire us every day. 💼💪 #PercentChase #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #PercentchaseSupportsEquality

A recent report by S&P Global reveals a concerning setback in Corporate America's journey towards gender equality. For the first time in two decades, women are not only facing barriers to top corporate positions but are actually losing ground. This regression, coupled with a decline in mentions of diversity and inclusion initiatives during earnings calls, underscores the urgent need for organizations to redouble their commitment to gender diversity. https://zurl.co/fFQh #GenderEquality #Corporate #America #DEI #Leadership #GenderParity #WorkplaceEquality #GenderBias #CorporateCulture #WomenInLeadership #EqualOpportunity #WorkplaceDiversity #ProgressiveWorkplaces #GenderInequality #InThingNow

🌍 Driving Change: The Development of Gender Balance in Boards in the EU I had the privilege of presenting at Styrelsekraft - Women on Boards event 4th Nov 2024 hosted by Regeringskansliet, the outlook on the development of gender equality in boards across Europe. Using insights from the EU Commission and the European Institute of Gender Equality, I highlighted both progress and challenges: ✅ Women now make up an average of 33% of board members in listed companies across the EU. ✅ Eight countries have introduced binding gender quotas – and they’re yielding results. ➡️ Yet, challenges persist: only 6% of CEO positions and 16% of CFO positions are held by women. ➡️ Boards remain largely homogeneous in terms of age and nationality, limiting the true potential of diversity. The adoption of Directive (EU) 2022/2381 marks a significant step forward, aiming for more even gender distribution and transparent, merit-based appointments in boardrooms. Let’s continue the dialogue: How do you think we can accelerate change and ensure true diversity at the highest levels of leadership? #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Styrelsekraft

As we mark another year of striving towards global gender parity, the statistics remind us of the lengthy journey ahead. A staggering 283 years remain on the path to achieving gender equality, according to UN Women's latest report. This is not just a number—it’s a call to action. At Audiopedia Foundation, we believe in creating impact now, not centuries later. We're committed to empowering through education and advocating for change. But we can't do it alone. We invite you to join us in this critical mission. Visit ➡️ actnow.audiopedia.org to see how you can make a difference. Together, we can close this gap and build a future where equality isn't an aspiration but a reality. #GenderEquality #AudiopediaFoundation #Empowerment #SustainableDevelopment #TakeAction #BeTheChange

"Gender equality does not only liberate women but also men from prescribed gender stereotypes." --Emma Watson As we're celebrating the #InternationalWomensDay2024 under the theme "Invest in women: Accelerate progress", it is no doubt that our male counterparts have a critical role to play in supporting gender-equality initiatives. So, I personally thank everyone who's making a positive contribution in uplifting women although there is still a lot more to be done. According to the United Nations, achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. So, let's join hands in striving for a fair distribution of resources and in shaping a better future for everyone. #InvestInWomen #InternationalWomensDay2024 #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality

This International Women's Day theme is "Invest in women: Accelerate progress." "In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations.   One of the key challenges in achieving gender equality by 2030 is an alarming lack of financing with a staggering USD 360 billion annual deficit in spending on gender-equality measures." Read the different ways we can achieve gender equality by 2030 on the UN Women website: #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

Last year the @letstalksupplychain team featured me as part of their #WomeninSupplyChain series. Read all about it in the link below #womeninsupplychain #supplychain #genderequality

Are you ready to join the movement for gender equality in the supply chain industry? Discover how women like Audria Allies are leading the way and advocating for change. Here are three main points and takeaways: 🙏Self-Advocacy: The importance of self-advocacy in a male-dominated industry, providing strategies to confidently navigate and assert oneself. ♻️Building Networks: The value of building strong support networks among women to share experiences, mentor, and uplift each other. 🤖Driving Change: Actionable steps to promote gender equality and drive systemic change within the supply chain sector. Read more about Audria's inspiring journey and practical advice for women in supply chain: Advocating for Yourself and Other Women in Supply Chain. https://hubs.la/Q02BJf680 #WomenInSupplyChain #Leadership #GenderEquality #Logistics #Inspiration