That seems to play out OK for men but less so for women, she said. I think we really need to have a strong debate about how much work we expect people to do, how often we expect people to be logging in, and how many hours in the day we expect people to work. Mother-to-be and North Queensland FIFO worker, Rejoice Jacobs, wearing the women s hi vis maternity wear by Co Gear. The brandâs founder Kym OâLeary participated in a panel discussion at the business lunch. RIN general manager Dean Kirkwood said there had been a massive increase in female participation in the METS and mining sector over the past 10 years.
The East African
Monday March 08 2021
Members of labour unions working in Thailand’s state enterprises march for workers’ maternity rights on International Women’s Day in Bangkok on March 8, 2021. PHOTO | LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA | AFP
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This International Women’s Day can’t simply be a moment to take stock of progress or pay lip service to gender equity.
We need governments, business, and civil society to take seriously the crisis facing women around the world.
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Monday, March 8, marks 112 years since the first International Women’s Day was commemorated in New York City. Over the course of time, there’s been a clear and consistent reason for celebration: progress.