Letter to the Readers

Dear Readers

Inspire Action for Equity

As we wrap up Women’s History Month are you fueled to inspire action to break the bias?

Imagine a world wherein gender equity exists at all levels. Imagine that a pay gap doesn’t exist, that women have access to capital and funding opportunities just as our male counter parts, that women are at the table where all decisions are being made, and that responsibilities caring for our families are shared. Imagine a world where we as women feel the freedom to choose what is right for our bodies—period. Imagine a world where stereotyping, discrimination, sexism, microaggression and ageism does not exist. I am what Gloria Steinem describes as a Hope-a-holic. I see opportunities and solutions instead of challenges and barriers. When the world stopped, women kept going. Throughout the pandemic women have been the anchor at home, in the workplace and in our communities. It is true we have made progress, but it is not enough. We need lasting change; we need everyone to play a role to SupportHER. We need to inspire action and not just talk about it. We need to make plans and hold our governments, workplaces and communities accountable to carry out those plans. It will take critical mass.

At the Universal Womens Network™ we celebrate women 365 days a year. We inspired action where every woman’s voice belongs, welcoming men to the conversation as our allies and SupportHER’s, recognizing the achievements of women in diverse industries, elevating ChangemakeHERs in our Women of Inspiration™ Book and UWomen Magazine™, and strategically partnering with organizations committed to be visible leaders of the inclusion, diversity, and equity workplace landscape. We advocate for women to be mindfully included in that landscape with belonging and purpose. In this issue of UWomen Magazine™, we feature leaders from diverse industries. We believe women need to be visible in leadership roles, If You Can See It, You Can Be It. Check out our article Break the Bias in the Workplace from Randstad Canada, contributors share why celebrating the achievements of women in so important to them, and a Message to A Younger Self by Tara Slone (on the cover). We encourage action to follow the conversation. Building awareness about the opportunities that exist for women are one small way we can inspire our peers and educate our youth and build our economy. If you are interested in becoming a contributor, featuring the leaders within your organization or have a company committed to be a visible SupportHER of equity, diversity and inclusion. We would love to hear from you and share your mission, goals and stories. Together we can inspire action to break the biases! Are you with us? Become a ChangeMakeHER to be apart of the UWN and to connect, learn, inspire and empower the next generation of leaders! PS. Nominate a woman who inspires you! If you can see it, you can be it!

Photo: Kenneth Fung

Monica Kretschmer

Founder and CEO, Universal Womens Network™, Women of Inspiration™ Awards, SupportHER™

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