Global Women in STEM Inc.

New insights from @SDGBenchmarks’ #GenderBenchmark2023 show: Only 36% of the 1,006 companies assessed disclose a parental leave policy. The provision of parental leave is of vital importance as it directly promotes #genderequality. bit.ly/GenderBM23 #WhenCompaniesValueWomen

@SDGBenchmarks reveals that companies' performance on gender equality is dismal. The overall average score across the 1,006 assessed companies is 17%. #Genderequality will remain out of reach unless companies improve urgently. Find out more: bit.ly/GenderBM23

Are companies across the apparel and food & agriculture industries taking enough action to drive #genderequality? The new #GenderBenchmark2023 by our Ally @SDGBenchmarks is out today! Find out how the sectors perform: bit.ly/GenderBM23

Working with the Ethos Center and our partners, (@GWInSTEM @womhub & @gender_uganda) we are hosting a #CSW67 virtual side event. 📆 Mon, March, 13 ⏰ 10 am EST | 3pm GMT | 6pm EAT | 5pm SAST Register here: tinyurl.com/2p8cspu3 #CSW67 #genderequality

In recognition of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in today’s ep, Damineh Akhavan takes us through her life as an aerospace engineer and a human rights activist protesting weekly for women's rights in Iran. Visit wwest-cwse.ca/wwest-podcast to listen.

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the #ÉcolePolytechniqueMassacre, when fourteen women were murdered at École Polytechnique de Montréal, almost all of whom were #engineering students. We light 14 candles tonight in remembrance. #WomenInEngineering

In today's episode, @AnjaLanz, FEC, P.Eng., and @GWInSTEM Founder/CEO will share her experience as an EDI champion, and discuss workplace inclusivity! Visit wwest-cwse.ca/wwest-podcast to listen! #WWESTUBCO #BestoftheWWEST #Podcast #STEM #WomenInSTEM

We must remain united in our commitment to ending #GBV and ensuring survivors have the care, support and services they need when they feel comfortable coming forward to access them. (1/2)