![]() ![]() ![]() #IWD2020 #EachfofEqual #genderequality #femaleleaders #thoughtleaders #rolemodels #herwit We are committed to creating more female role models and thought leaders! This interview was done by Jasmin Ashton, Content Lead at the Hub Australia for their upcoming event "Courageous Conversations' being hosted by Shamila Gopalan Hub Australia is hosting a number of events showcasing some of our amazing members and discussing their businesses, experiences, and how to make a positive change.įind out more here and secure your ticket. And I think we have to start educating people on that fact, especially men, because they may often feel uncomfortable coming to events and speeches around topics like equality. It’s not a fight for just women – it’s a collaboration of the sexes. Men and women need to be part of the conversation we have, especially at events like this one at Hub Southern Cross. That’s the only way we can shift society towards where we need it to go – it’s strength in numbers, that’s what we need. What that really breaks down to is that each of us has a voice, and each individual coming together as a collective can make changes – through our language, our actions, the way we think. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is Each for Equal, and it is pushing us towards collective individualism. What role do you think people of every gender have in helping the cause behind International Women’s Day? It’s a global celebration, and the more of us that talk about it and take action on it – that’s how we’re going to change communities and lives. ![]() I think a day like International Women’s Day brings it all to light and puts it across the world. The gender pay gap, education, child labour, child marriage – there are still so many systemic issues that haven’t been addressed. We started from not being able to vote, work, own land, make our own decisions – we have to celebrate and appreciate those who have come before us and look forward to the other things we need to do to push the needle further. The core of the issue is still the same, but I think the context has evolved. How has IWD developed and grown in your eyes? It also motivates our society to give women a platform to share how far we’ve come and how far we need to go. IWD is a reminder that this is a subject we need to talk about every day – something we have to come to consciously, with our daily lives, in our jobs, when we run businesses and we run organisations. International Women’s Day was set up to recognize that this is a global challenge, an opportunity for us to get involved, change the narrative, and change the outdated systems that perpetuate it. I think it’s crucial – the world and our community and society have been talking about equality, diversity, and inclusion for decades. What’s the importance to you of using International Women’s Day to start a conversation? This month, Shamila is hosting an International Women's Day panel event at Hub Southern Cross, talking to a range of members about their experiences as founders, team members, and leaders in their field. Shamila’s business uses thought leadership content and data-driven strategies to empower and provide platforms for a diverse range of women. Shamila Gopalan is the founder of HerWit, an organisation that works with women, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives offering them guidance to help them amplify their voices and position them as thought leaders and role models. © Photograph: Rochelle Brockington / EyeEm ![]()
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