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IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.

By Jean Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Connectivity

IWD 2023: Women form the majority of the unconnected population

Women are still under-represented in technology, but Vodafone aims to connect 20 million more women in Africa and Turkey by 2025. #EmbraceEquity.

By Nadya Melic • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion

Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.

By Margot Balch • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber

From true crime enthusiasts to cybersecurity: How some women's aptitude for problem-solving could make them ideal for cybersecurity roles. .

By Teresa Walsh • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Risk & Compliance

IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech

To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.

By Cezarina Dinu • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future

Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.

By Jennifer Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Daisy, Girlguiding to inspire the next generation of STEM

Daisy Corporate Services partners with Girlguiding to inspire the next generation of STEM professionals and recycling heroes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose

As a female technologist from way back, here are pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I first entered the field and my guidance to the next generation.

By Charlotte Ward • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Digital Transformation

IWD 2023: Breaking Barriers for Women in the African Tech Industry

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

By Houda Lahrichi • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Interactive

IWD 2023: The Art of Shifting Careers - from art to telco

From fine arts to tech, a woman of colour shares her journey of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. #TechTrailblazer #WomensDay.

By Mahwish Ehsan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: My advice for Women in STEM - you belong

Every one of us needs to make a conscious and concerted effort to create the platforms and make the space for every voice to be heard and opinion to be counted.

By Aditi Subbarao • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Breaking through the stereotypes for diversity in cyber

Only 25% of cyber security professionals are women, leaving a big gap in perspectives for protecting the digital economy and online safety, says a new study.

By Kim Wiles • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Software Development

IWD 2023: Why women are more attracted to problem-solving than technology

The theme for IWD is DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality, highlighting the importance of technology in achieving gender equality.

By Kirstie van Oerle • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Leadership

IWD 2023: Why women leaders are vital for innovation and diversity

Tech industry still dominated by men- only 19% of UK tech workers are female. Urgent need to promote gender equality on #InternationalWomensDay.

By Yvonne Bernard • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

By Richard Menear • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023