It is Women’s History Month in March and the University continues to celebrate women’s achievements and taking action on equality with this year’s theme being “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”.
Throughout the month, a number of events are being held at Westminster, including talks by inspirational women, innovative and thought-provoking discussions, and good news stories.
International Women’s Day
March is marked by International Women’s Day taking place on Wednesday 8 March with this year’s theme being "EmbraceEquity”.
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.
Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality.
For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity.
Upcoming events
- World in Westminster Festival: Myth of Meritocracy for Women of Colour
(Tuesday 7 March, from 5pm to 7pm - Room MG14, Marylebone campus)
Women of colour across the UK already know that experiencing racism at work is the norm. The Fawcett Society partnered with the Runnymede Trust to produce their ground-breaking research, 'Broken Ladders: The myth of meritocracy for women of colour in the workplace'. Zaimal Azad, Senior Campaigns Officer at Fawcett Society, alongside Tashan Riana and Dawn McWhinney, Westminster postgraduate students, will be discussing the report.
Find out more and book your place for the 'Myth of Meritocracy for Women of Colour' event.
- International Women’s Day 2023 - #EmbraceEquity
(Wednesday 8 March, from 3pm to 4pm - Online)
#EmbraceEquity is what we believe in, unconditionally. Equity means creating an inclusive world. Award-winning Franco-Irish journalist, filmmaker and writer Myriam Francois will be discussing the tightrope balancing for women navigating their careers and their home lives, and if women can really have it all!
- Equality v Equity – Tackling issues of race in the workplace
(Monday 13 March, from 1pm to 2pm - Online)
The Women of Westminster (WoW) Colleagues Network invites colleagues and students to a compelling discussion on achieving racial equity in the workplace. 'Tackling issues of race in the workplace' is essential reading for those who want to educate themselves and influence others to do the crucial complex work of achieving racial equity in the workplace. We will be welcoming alumna and award-winning career coach Jenny Garrett OBE as guest speaker.
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Read more about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Westminster.
