Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today along with billions of women across the globe, we are celebrating International Women’s Day. This day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is an incredibly important event that highlights the many strides made from the past. The 8th of March evry year emphasizes the road forward to an equitable and sustainable future.
Ahead of international women’s day, here is how one of our directors, Michelle Byrne is going to be spending the day!
On this important day, one of our directors, Michelle Byrne, is marking the day at a joint Networks Ireland event in Croke Park. She is looking forward to hearing guest speaker Dr. Nora Patten. This event is the first integrated Network Ireland event where all counties will be represented. Michelle will be teaming up with the Kildare delegation. She will be promoting the growing opportunities for women in the renewable energy sector. Michelle has expressed how excited she is to be attending this fascinating event.
Collaboration is key to advancing Gender Equality
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International Women’s Day (IWD) is a powerful global movement driven by the collective efforts of individuals worldwide. This inclusive initiative welcomes and values all IWD activities, ensuring that everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully. IWD’s primary focus is twofold: promoting gender equality and celebrating women’s remarkable achievements across social, economic, cultural, and political spheres.
Embracing IWD’s mission, we not only recognise the progress made but also inspire future generations to continue breaking barriers. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the work still needed to achieve true gender parity and provides a platform for amplifying women’s voices and experiences. Join us in supporting IWD’s vision and be part of the transformative change that will shape a more equitable world for all.
Did you know that Gender Equality is one of the UNs SDGs?
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)5, Gender Equality, is one of the 17 sustainable development goals set out by the UN. Only 32% of the renewable energy workforce are women. There is a 8.06% difference in mean hourly pay between male and female SEAI employees.
In the rapidly evolving renewable energy sector, our commitment to sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is paramount. We place particular emphasis on SDG 5: Gender Equality, recognising the vital role of diversity in driving innovation and progress.
“International Women’s Day is powered by the collective efforts of all
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Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women’s Day impactful. Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist reportedly once explained “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” So make International Women’s Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women.”