#274 Accelerate Action for ALL women

Welcome to the 274th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I explore the themes of this year's International Women's Month and International Women's Day (March 8th).In today’s show on Accelerate Action for ALL womenThe current state of gender equality and the need for urgent action. [01:35]Understanding the "Pink Kitten Heel Effect" in workplace initiatives. [08:16]Global policy areas needing transformation. [04:27]Success stories from Morocco's corporate board quotas. [13:58]Bolivia's achievements with 50% female lawmakers [16:37] .stk-91ebae5 {height:30px !important;}Quotes on Accelerate Action for ALL womenAt the current rate, full gender parity will not be achieved until 2158, which is about five generations from now.The pink kitten heel effect is the fun, often pink tokenistic things that happen around international women's day or in the workplace.Accelerating action goes beyond having a lovely event on the 8th of March. While we absolutely need to celebrate, we need to remember that basic rights and freedoms have to be fought for.Policy is the first step, but continuous radical action in a timely, speedy fashion is always needed.We must and have to learn from the global and grassroots movements, as opposed to commercialising the day as a concept. .stk-ba39a0c {height:30px !important;}Resources for Accelerate Action for ALL womenA big step forward for women’s leadership in MoroccoUS midterm elections: Why Bolivia’s lawmakers are 50% womenYou have to keep fighting”: Uruguayan Feminists Work to Build on their GainsThe Lancet: Self-management of medical abortion in UruguayVideo from Kenya’s Activists: Watch hereTBS News: Empowering women in BangladeshUN Women Asia Pacific: Bangladesh laws protecting women’s rightsDownload the free 200 Episode Guide with clickable links HERE.Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion hereCheck out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental HealthLeave me a message on my SpeakPipeWork with me Have a look at my online work-life balance course on Thinkific. You can access it here: http://bit.ly/DMMHPONC