07/03/2024
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.
Today is the celebration of International Women's Day 💜
Whilst we've certainly made strides in gender equality since 1911, when only eight countries allowed women to vote. Further, equal pay for equal work was unheard of – if women were allowed to work at all – and reproductive rights were non-existent. There is still more we can do!
In Australia, on average, women have to work an extra 56 days per year to earn the same as men. This means that we still have a gender pay gap of approximately 13.3%.
Internationally:
🔸47 countries still have no repercussions for husbands who r**e their wife.
🔸2.7 billion women are legally restricted from having the same choice of jobs as men.
🔸45 countries do not have specific laws against domestic violence.
🔸30% of women globally have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lifetime.
Together with our voices, our positive actions and behavior we can promote women's equality. Collectively we can all
Here's to all strong & amazing women - may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them! ♀️💜✨
https://iwda.org.au/take-action/international-womens-day/
https://www.wgea.gov.au/pay-and-gender/equal-pay-day-2023 #:~:text=This%20is%20called%20the%20gender,as%20men%20did%20last%20year.
