International Women's Day
Imagine a world where gender equality isn’t a distant goal but a reality. A world free of bias, stereotypes and barriers.
A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive, where difference is valued and celebrated.
The Greater Birmingham business community stands united to Accelerate Action for women’s equality. Because waiting until 2158 for full gender parity isn’t an option.
Join us in honouring women shaping Birmingham’s business landscape.
Explore inspiring stories and learn how Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce is championing inclusivity.
Celebrate achievement. Challenge discrimination. Take action.
International Women’s Day belongs to everyone, everywhere. The time to act is now.
Meet women who Accelerate Change in Greater Birmingham
No is their story, not yours.
Make it happen!
Choose to be the victor, not victim, of your career.
If you are waiting for change to happen, you are being reactive, not proactive, and have little control or influence which leaves you in the victim space.
Have a skill and own it. Whether it’s photography or something else, your skills give you independence and open doors.
Don’t underestimate the power of social media and networking—they can help you grow beyond your immediate location.
Believe in your abilities and seize opportunities for growth. Build a strong network that champions gender equality. Keep learning, evolving, and leading the way!
Actively developing and promoting an employee value proposition that promotes an open and positive culture towards women in male dominated roles, and campaigns to position these roles as welcoming all genders, will go some way towards addressing the gender balance.
It’s all about the little changes we can all make today and every other day that matters most.
Look at how we can support the next generation, whether by being mentors, or giving them opportunities we may not have had when starting out.
By helping those that may have missed out on that help, we can build confidence and give them the visibility to achieve great things.
You don’t need to change yourself to fit the mould and don’t be afraid to do things your way. You’ve got offered the role for a reason – this means you’re good at it!
Real change begins with the actions we take today, not the promises we make for tomorrow. I encourage everyone - both male and female - to commit to one change they can make this year to accelerate action.
To accelerate progress, I believe we need strength through allyship and mutual support. Our focus should remain on creating fairer opportunities and reversing biases—not by taking away from anyone, it’s more about creating fairer opportunities as the scales have been tipped for far too long.
