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Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership
Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership
Our role
To empower women to play a pivotal role in sustainable development by facilitating their access to informative resources and beneficial networks of diverse women; advocating for the implementation of industry best practices that include equitable and gender-balanced resource allocations; and fostering a more inclusive environment for women and girls in STEM fields.
Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership
Overview
- Despite progress made by women in leadership and industry, a notable disparity persists, with only a few women earning access to insider networks for opportunities.
- The prevailing work conditions often lack empathy and fail to accommodate the dual responsibilities women juggle, including caregiving and homemaking, which perpetuates social inequalities.
- Women’s vulnerable position in society exposes them to heightened risks of gender-based violence, undermining their safety and well-being.
- Despite demonstrating equal abilities in math and science, girls are often deterred from pursuing education and careers in STEM fields due to lower confidence levels and insufficient encouragement compared to their male counterparts.
- Women and girls bring unique perspectives, experiences, and approaches to problem-solving, offering more holistic understanding of complex issues.
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Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership
Stories that Leave a Mark
3 Intentions to Drive Gender Equality: Lessons from the 2024 GEWAL Summit
Motsepe Foundation
April 14, 2024
Research consistently demonstrates the positive correlation between diversity in leadership…
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A Network of Women is Transforming Perspectives and Inspiring Action
Motsepe Foundation
March 29, 2024
A Network of Women is Transforming Perspectives and Inspiring Action…
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From Workshop to Classroom STEM is Enhancing Education
Motsepe Foundation
November 8, 2023
The Girls in STEM workshops nurture the talents of young…
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Areas of Focus
Girls in STEM
- With two components, an innovation prize and a hands-on workshop, the Girls in STEM programme aims to ignite passion and curiosity among young girls, encouraging them to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields.
- Through the workshops, participants are trained and also inspired by women in leadership to explore the exciting realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
- Additionally, participants earn a chance to showcase their innovative ideas and problem-solving skills by participating in an innovation development prize that fosters their creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Purpose
GEWAL Summit
Knowledge Exchange
Learn from one other's successes and challenges
Advocacy
Collectively address systemic barriers
Networking
Foster collaboration across sectors
Solidarity
Build sisterhood for mutual support
GEWAL Summit
Organisations we champion the work of
Gender Equality, Wellness and Leadership
Resources
Our work is aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aims to build pathways towards peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
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