Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in engineering fields. It's time to end the gender bias, improve policies & provide the support female engineers need to thrive! On #WorldEngineeringDay, join us in breaking gender barriers: on.unesco.org/EngDay

“I want you, girls with voices, to speak up & shout out for girls whose cries fall silent, I want you to pull up another girl, and help her stand tall and strong, I want you to be great & inspire greatness in others. If anyone can do it, you can.” - Rania Al Abdullah #MondayMotivation

Gender-responsive budgets require a whole government approach to address #GenderEquality and the historical underinvestment in essential services for women and girls. Learn more: unwo.men/lFJp50QHFxU #InvestInWomen #IWD2024

Change-makers. Advocates for equality. Adopters of new tech. Leaders in sustainability. Although refugee women often lack access to opportunities, they lead their communities to a better future. Let’s #InvestInWomen and speak up for their rights! #IWD2024

Only 61.4% of prime working age women are in the labour force compared to 90.6% of prime working age men. Most women’s employment is in the informal economy. We need to create decent work opportunities for all - #InvestInWomen and in care services! #IWD2024

Global Fund for Women puts movements at the heart of everything that we do. Why? Because we know that funding movements WORKS. Check out our new infographic: bit.ly/4bSffUZ #InMotion

Across the world, U-Reporters voted “school access” the top priority for adolescent girls’ education and skills. Learn more about what young people think about girls' rights ➡️voicesofyouth.org/UReportGenderP… #IWD2024 U-Report

AGW will be re-posting a range of important messages in the lead up to International Women's Day on the 8th of March #IWD2024

The Australian Government has launched Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. To find out more and to download a copy, visit genderequality.gov.au

This year’s International Women's Day theme is “Inspire Inclusion”, the foundation for which hinges upon rectifying biases. These biases impede women’s agency and participation in the economy, costing countries important losses in GDP. Source: buff.ly/3V6n1o2

Today and every day, we need to challenge unjust norms, listen to women everywhere, learn from their expertise, and take action for gender equality together. Will you help us to Pass the Mic this #InternationalWomensDay? secure.qgiv.com/for/passthemic… #IWD #GenderEquality #ShiftPower

Together with Graduate Women International, AGW's delegates to the United Nations CSW68 Prof. Jaya Dantas and Dr Shirley Randell AO are delighted to invite you to participate virtually at the CSW68 events happening now ⤵️⤵️ graduatewomen.org/wp-content/upl…

Education (of women and girls) transforms lives and communities. It reduces rates of child marriage, promotes healthier and smaller families, improves wages and jobs for women, and empowers women to become leaders at community and government levels. Source: Action Aid

To advance #education worldwide, we must unite globally! With 200+ partners, UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's Global Education Coalition is driving inclusive & equitable quality education for all. Discover our recent actions: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0… #LearningNeverStops

In earnest recognition of Earth Day, marked annually on 22 April, Graduate Women International (GWI) emphasizes the importance of including women and girls in climate action. Read the Press Release here: buff.ly/3W6MKNU

🟣 Are you championing girls’ & women’s education in your community? The 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ & Women’s Education is open for nominations! You could win USD 50,000 to further your work! Deadline: 24 May. Check it out! unesco.org/en/articles/un…

Zambia is on a journey to break down barriers to education for girls and women. Efforts to enhance access to education beyond primary school are critical in a country where economic challenges and cultural factors often limit opportunities. Source: buff.ly/4aHcNiv

Apply for a Women's Leaderships Scholarships through Women and Leadership Australia. Partial scholarships for women are available between $1,000-$5,000 for one of four leadership and workplace skill development programs. Registrations close 14 June! wla.edu.au/industry/regis…

The Free and Equal Human Rights Conference 2024 will be held on 6-7 June in Sydney Australian Human Rights Commission Take note of the 60% discount offer to students who would like to attend the conference. humanrights.gov.au/free-and-equal…

AGW is delighted to announce the 2024 AGW Fellowship Awardees: > Amanda Wilkins - Barbara Hale Fellowship > Laura Dowling - Barbara Hale Fellowship > Mia-Francesca McAuslan (Jones) - Jennifer Strauss Fellowship