International Women's Day

Women in Western countries talk about the difficulties and rewards of having a career in cybersecurity. So do women in developing countries.

Write your own blog, she urged women in IT, to show how much valuable information you can bring to the table. There is now a networking and online advice group for women working in cybersecurity in her country, she noted. What’s important for women, she said, is not the cybersecurity certifications they have, but the value they bring to an employer. “But now there is a demand for technology,” she said. Businesses also need to hire more women, she added. So do women in developing countries.

Women, girls, and gender diverse people play an invaluable role in building a fairer and more inclusive future with equal opportunity for everyone, ...

“Today, as we celebrate the many accomplishments of women and girls who are building a fairer, stronger, and more inclusive future, we cannot forget that there is more to be done. This year’s theme, Women Inspiring Women, invites us to highlight the accomplishments of the many women, girls, and gender diverse people who demonstrate leadership by challenging norms and harmful stereotypes, empowering others, and serving as role models for all of us. “Canadian women and girls are leaders in breaking down barriers – from 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes like Lisa DeJong, who won Canada’s first-ever Paralympic snowboard cross medal, to award-winning director and animator Domee Shi, whose debut feature film will be released this week.

International Women's Day is March 8, an opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards achieving gender equality and celebrate the acts of courage and determination by individuals who have played an extraordinary role in advancing gender equality ...

Meet Nataizya Mukwavi and four other amazing women in B.C. who are working to empower women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community every day.

They will involve men and boys with a focus on “awareness and prevention,” she added. She said she felt the need to “bridge the gap” between a small population of Black people who are dispersed throughout the Lower Mainland. A survivor of domestic violence, Housty-Jones has shared her story with women across the province and beyond. “I think that’s kind of the biggest issue — trying to prove why we’re needed in Vancouver,” she explained. For the past year, w̓úm̓xλaqs, who also goes by Louisa Housty-Jones, said she has focused on wrapping the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community into advocacy for Indigenous women. Social supports and grants are available for organizations like hers, she added, but the application process doesn’t always allow them to shine. We matter.” Next month, Housty-Jones will help host a series of dialogue sessions that make space for women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people to “gain strength and inspire.” She will also continue to pressure all levels of government to implement the national action plan for ending violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ folks. You feel like, ‘Who else would understand what I’m going through?'” “I’ve come a long way from 21 years ago to be where I am today, and be able to speak for other women and help support and build the confidence and guide women in the right direction.” Read about her work and four other amazing advocates below. “If we’re not highlighting the true issues that a lot of women face globally, then we’re kind of doing a disservice and just doing a celebration to celebrate us,” she told Global News ahead of IWD on Tuesday.

Backbone Angels, a collective of 10 women in tech who met at Shopify, invest in women and non-binary founders with a focus on investments in Black, Indigenous, ...

And one of Backbone’s goals is that we support this founder.” She said that to fix this issue, exposure to technology needs to start at a young age. There is no specific industry that the company looks for, as each founding partner at Backbone has their own expertise and interests. “To be honest, once we started sort of looking at the numbers ourselves, we were surprised and we were very happy with it because for first time founders, it’s their first time doing this. A report by research firm PitchBook revealed that female founders secured only two per cent of venture capital in the U.S. in 2021. From March 8, 2022, to April 19, 2022, Backbone will be accepting submissions for its first cohort of the year.

Today is International Women's Day. Officially, it's a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

But like most of us, they made the contributions they needed to make, and left their mark on the world. And they all deserve the recognition. And I can’t have a cup of tea or play a game of cards without thinking of her. And there are still secrets to some of her recipes that some of us have never figured out to this day. Over the years I have also met several women who have made their marks on entertainment and politics and any number of other fields. I’m sure all of us can think of women who meant a lot in our lives.