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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech

Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.

By Tika Elliot • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Mentorship stories

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration

IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Leadership

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity

IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.

By Janani Krishnamurthy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Celebrating achievements, championing empowerment & transforming hiring
Hyperscale

IWD 2024: Celebrating achievements, championing empowerment & transforming hiring

On International Women's Day 2024, Equinix celebrates women's achievements and empowerment, while introducing the transformative 'Equinix Hire Up Program' to enhance fair hiring and diversity.

By Hwa Choo Lim • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
Agricultural Technology

IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector

Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.

By Merylee Crockett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
Software Development

IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

By Claire Tran • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

IWD 2024: Women in tech shouldn't have to trade their identity to succeed
Kordia

IWD 2024: Women in tech shouldn't have to trade their identity to succeed

Jannine Wilkinson encourages women to succeed without surrendering their identities, reflecting on past gender prejudice and maintaining authenticity.

By Jannine Wilkinson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024