Gender equality can’t wait

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Today is International Women's Day, a time when everyone is called upon to come together and help forge women's equality. Collectively, the hope is that we can all #BreakTheBias, the theme for this year’s commemorative day, and celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead, in life and in business. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. It’s time to make change happen and #BreakTheBias that is holding women back. This year’s #BreakTheBias campaign asks everyone to actively call out and highlight gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping when it happens. International Women's Day, held on 8 March each year since 1911, was created to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and also to be a call to action to make positive change happen in the lives of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. So what better day to remind everyone that women's equality can't wait. It's going to take everyone to think and be inclusive - all the time, everywhere. So let’s #BreakTheBias! Find out more about International Women’s Day www.internationalwomensday.com