Tag Archives: Women

#EmbraceEquity: Celebrate Our Differences as A Source of Strength

International Women's Day 2023 #EmbraceEquity

As a woman, I find myself increasingly frustrated by the polarisation and victimhood that seems to be pervasive in our society today. While I appreciate the intentions behind movements like “Lean In” and “Me Too”, I cannot fully get behind them. It is not that I do not believe in the importance of empowering women […]

How Populist Policies Might Jeopardize Women’s Career Opportunities

How Populist Policies Might Jeopardize Women's Career Opportunities

Childbirth is one of the most psychologically and physically demanding human experiences, and the postpartum period is often associated with reduced vitality, increased vulnerability, anxiety, depression and trauma. Caring for a newborn is no walk in the park either. As a mother of two adorable twin boys, I cannot imagine giving up the opportunity to […]

#BreakTheBias: When women are given opportunities, the world benefits.

When women are given opportunities, the world benefits.

Doctor Özlem Türeci. Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert. Doctor Kizzmekia Corbett. Three female scientists from Germany, the UK and the U.S. Three extraordinary women who swiftly led their teams to produce the first three coronavirus vaccines.. BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca. Despite this, many of us have never heard these names. Most are unaware that the vaccines […]