Celebrating International Women's Day
International Women’s Day is a day that we celebrate every year on March 8th to show some love and appreciation for all the amazing women in our lives! It’s a day to celebrate the amazing things that women have done throughout history and to recognize that we still have some work to do when it comes to gender equality. We want to make sure that women have the same opportunities as men, and that they can feel safe and respected in their communities.
For International Women’s Day and beyond, let’s all fully #EmbraceEquity. Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren’t enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.
What’s the difference between equity and equality?
Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome. The picture below shows a scenario where equity allows others to reach an equal outcome.
Meet our network chairs at One Stop, find out more by reading their bios below;
Rhiannon Whelan, Head of Retail Operations
Hello, I’m Rhiannon and I’m the Head of Retail Operations. I’ve been with One Stop for 4 months and before that I worked for Tesco. I am so excited to be the Sponser for the Women at One Stop Network. I’ve been lucky during my time in retail to work alongside some fantastic women and I’ve learnt so much from them. The network for me gives women, men and all other genders an opportunity to feel encouraged, supported and recognised.
Jasmine Healey, Graphic Design Manager
Hey, I’m Jas. I’ve been at One Stop for 4.5 years, I am currently the Graphic Design Manager and Mother of 2 cats. I wanted to become a Network Chair to not only be a voice for women’s issues but be a voice for health and wellbeing, as I have stage 2 endometriosis. I am passionate about helping raise awareness for all areas of health and wellbeing, from menopause to men’s mental health, as I want to create a safe and inclusive space for others to feel supported.
Kim Welsh, Community Advisor
I’m Kim one of the chairs for Women at One stop. My day job is Community Advisor for the north, I’ve been in this role less than a year was previously a Store Manager and did that for 10 years. In my role as Chair, I want to be a voice for store colleagues. I feel in stores there is lots of barriers that women face that are not easy to overcome and wanted to explore solutions.
Lauren Holmes, DC Replenishment Manager
Hi, I’m Lauren. I’ve been working for One Stop for 10 years in July 23, and I’m the DC Replenishment Manager. I’ve just turned 30, I’m married to my wife Vick, and we have a nearly 2-year-old puppy called Pippa. I wanted to become a network Chair of the Women at One Stop Network as I believe in equality and fairness across every part of life – especially at work. I want to champion what women do and what they can achieve, as well as ensuring our allies feel valued within the safe space of the network. I’m also very keen on charity work and want to push forward this year with this element of the network.
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