Inside: News from our ecosystem with EquiLead Lab's March edition
EquiLead Lab
Chronicles of women's leadership and gender equity at work
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“Most of us remain silent about the daily dehumanisations of women in the forms of sexist jokes, slut shaming, justifications of the wage gap, and the constant discounting of experiences of women. As a result, we have become experts in ignoring issues facing women and, in turn, have let the foundations of integrity erode.”
- Matt McGorry, Actor and Activist
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Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter!
We are delighted to share the success of our recent #IWIL Campaign, which garnered a tremendous response from our network. We are grateful for your enthusiastic participation.
This issue also marks the exciting launch of a new series titled 'EquiLead Showcase.' Through this series, we aim to illuminate the exceptional work of organisations operating at the grassroots level toward women’s empowerment.
Furthermore, building on the momentum of our leaders' roundtable held in Mumbai, we are pleased to announce upcoming visits to Delhi and Bengaluru. In Bengaluru, we look forward to collaborating with Climate Asia at their conference, presenting an excellent opportunity for connection and meaningful impact.
In addition to these highlights, we have compiled a selection of insightful blog posts, current sector news to keep you informed, and impactful opportunities for you.
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#IWIL: Celebrating Phenomenal Women
While Valentine's Day filled the air with love, EquiLead chose to celebrate incredible women who are paving the way for others. We kickstarted the #IWIL Campaign during Galentine's Week and asked our network to raise a glass to these phenomenal women who have inspired them through their own journey.
The aim of the campaign was to spotlight and recognise impactful women who left an indelible mark in people’s career journeys. Visibility matters and empowers! While the campaign concluded in the month of International Women’s Day with phenomenal response, we urge you to continue this and appreciate the women who have left an indelible mark on your careers through a LinkedIn shout out by tagging EquiLead with #IWIL #LeadWithEquity
View Responses Here
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Advice from Women Leaders to their Past Self
As part of our efforts to explore insights and interventions on how leadership pathways can be created and nurtured for women, EquiLead spoke to a group of inspiring women who have forged their own paths towards leadership and have been at the forefront of shattering the glass ceiling in the social impact sector.
We asked them, “What would you advise your past self from 10 years ago, given the knowledge and experiences you have gained?”
Here is what they had to say
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EquiLead Showcase: Bitiya Murmu, Lahanti
In our first EquiLead Showcase, we spotlight Lahanti, a grassroots organisation working in Jharkhand. Meet Bitiya Murmu, the Founding Member & Secretary of Lahanti, as she takes us on a journey through their mission and the challenges they face in their quest to empower tribal women to create a more prosperous socio-economic landscape. Established in 2006, Lahanti has managed to impact 1.5 individuals directly and indirectly. It has nurtured 150 men, women and youth as community leaders through its work across six districts of Jharkhand.
With EquiLead Showcase, we aim to bring you stories of women leaders and organisations who are bringing change from the ground up through their efforts of women empowerment. These are stories of impact and the lives that have changed through the grassroots movement that organisations like Lahanti or leaders like Ms. Murmu bring.
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Navigating Pathways to Women’s Leadership in Law and Economics
EquiLead, in collaboration with Co-Impact, has embarked on research studying how organisations action women's professional leadership in law and economics, with a specific focus on the development, social impact, and the private sectors.
As a part of this study, we recently convened the first of our roundtable series “Navigating Pathways to Women’s Leadership in Law and Economics” in Mumbai. The event was designed as an avenue to present findings from our research study, spark discussion, and garner insights in the presence of distinguished leaders from the Law and Economics sectors who joined us. Perspectives were shared on challenges faced by women in both sectors which are traditionally male-dominated, as well as institutional courses of action for a systemic change.
We are coming to Delhi and Bengaluru next!
If you are a thought leader, organisational decision maker or GEDI expert who wishes to contribute to research and dialogue on accelerating women's leadership pathways in law and economics, then reach out to pritha@equilead.org.
If you are a woman professional from the field of law and economics and want to participate in our research, please take the survey below and share your valuable insights with us. Your experiences and perspectives will greatly help our study.
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Join EquiLead at the Climate Asia Conference
Climate Asia is set to host its much-anticipated Annual Climate Conference on April 19th & 20th, 2024, in Bengaluru, under the theme ‘Accelerating Climate Action: Bridging the Gap from Dialogue to Action’. This event promises to be a pivotal gathering for individuals committed to addressing climate challenges. In a proud collaboration, EquiLead has partnered with Climate Asia to contribute to the Annual Climate Conference 2024, uniting efforts towards climate action. EquiLead is hosting a panel discussion on ‘Climate Action is at Crossroads: Why does it need a Feminist Approach?’ on April 19.
Other Highlights of the Conference:
- Insightful dialogues with leading climate experts and innovators.
- Interactive sessions on climate career pathways, gender in climate action, sustainable adaptation for farmers, and boosting the capacity of grassroots organisations.
- A unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and entities.
Details:
- When: April 19 & 20, 2024
- Where: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Registrations are open but seats are limited and available by invitation only.
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Blogs from The EquiLead Desk
Workforce Disparities & Women's Economic Rights: Insights from World Bank's latest report
The report reveals a far wider disparity in global workplace rights for women with no country including wealthiest economies, providing equal opportunities.
My First Experience at an Event: Learning, Networking and Reflection
Our team member Saili Chavan shares her first networking experience at an event, describing how she overcame initial nervousness to connect with others and the valuable insights she gained from the event.
Read more here
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EquiLead Listening Circle
EquiLead is hosting a virtual Listening Circle designed to foster community among mid-career women professionals (with 8-10 years of experience) in the social impact field. This space is dedicated to collaborative learning and sharing of practical strategies to integrate allyship principles into our professional environments for effective leadership and collaboration toward meaningful change. Participating in this event offers you the opportunity not only to cultivate inclusivity within your organization but also to enhance your leadership effectiveness.
This curated session aims to provide mid-senior career women professionals with:
- Understanding: Delve into the concept of allyship and its relevance in professional settings.
- Importance: Discuss the significance of allyship in creating inclusive workplaces.
- Practical Implementation: Acquire actionable strategies for practicing effective allyship at work.
Don't miss out on this chance to deepen your understanding and commitment to allyship in the workplace.
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News That Matters
EquiLead joins Dasra's WomenLead India Alliance
Dasra launched the WomenLead India Alliance, a collaborative effort uniting businesses, philanthropists, and development organisations to champion women's leadership in social impact and achieve gender equity in India.
We are excited to be part of this alliance that aligns with our mission of accelerating women’s leadership in the social impact sector and building gender equitable organisations of the future.
USAID Launches GenderLinks: Learning Platform for Gender Equality
USAID launched GenderLinks, an online platform that supports learning for gender integration and the advancement of gender equality. The aim of GenderLinks is to increase access to gender-related resources among USAID staff and the broader international development and humanitarian assistance community on integrating gender in their work across sector to advance women’s empowerment
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Work Opportunities
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- C-level Hiring (10 openings)
- Program and Project Management Roles (12 openings)
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