Each year International Women’s Day globally celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and the significant global rise in International Women’s Day activity in every corner of the world – along with the many female-focused days and initiatives around the world – mean gender is firmly on the agenda.
Co-operative Party members are invited to join us on Wednesday 9th March from 6pm to 7pm on Zoom as we imagine a gender equal world. Our special guest speakers will discuss how we can celebrate the achievements of our elected women Co-operators, how we can raise awareness, encourage more women to stand for election and how we can smash the stereotypes that exist as we work towards a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination; a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive; a world where difference is valued and celebrated; and where women’s equality is ensured.
This year, the IWD theme is how we can #BreakTheBias. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. As expectations rise and information spreads faster and wider than ever before, we will address why organisations such as ours must actively address, scrutinise and accelerate gender parity.
Speakers include Kim McGuiness – Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner; Cllr Abigail Marshall Katung – Co-op Party NEC representative for Yorks & Humber and Leeds City Councillor; Emma Foody – Co-op Party Assistant General Secretary. The event will be chaired by Cllr Joanna West, Derby City Councillor and chair of the Party’s Women’s Network.
This online event is live captioned for greater accessibility.