Why are Women in Leadership Important?

Women’s influence makes a difference in the world. Female empowerment and leadership are proven to reduce poverty,benefit the environment, and boost the economy.
However, women are still subjected to discrimination, unfair differences in pay, and limited opportunities to take on leadership roles. In fact, the World Economic Forum predicts that it will take over 135 years to reach gender equality.
The Women’s Leadership Initiative Club at John Cabot University acknowledges these obstacles and works with students,faculty , alumni, and the professional world to promote gender equity and create a safe and enriching space for women in the community.

Some of the Events We Have Done This Semester:

Period Products Workshop with Sex and Relationship Expert Vicky Walsh; An informative and interactive session to raise awareness about women's reproductive health, period poverty and patriarchal misconseptions towards menstrual cycles.
Feminist Self-Defense Workshop; Taught by former John Cabot University professor Alessandra Chiricosta, where members of our community came together to learn self-defense techniques from Mai Ci and Taekwondo to promote safety and female empowerement.
International Women's Day Keynote Speech: We come together to celebrate the achievements of women within our community. Guest students, faculty and staff spoke in acknowlegement of women's successes as we continye to fight towards gender equity.

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