International Women’s Day serves as a reminder that progress has to be made in respect and equality rather than only being a day for celebration. This year’s theme, “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress,” extends beyond helping women find work and further their education. It’s more important to value their intrinsic characteristics, provide them opportunities to achieve, and let them shine rather than merely trying to improve their economic, social, or political standing.
Think about a mother. She surmounts challenges and makes progress thanks to her generosity, tenacity, and diligence. In addition to teaching, educators shape future leaders through perseverance and dedication. In my field of educational technology, I witnessed how investing in women brings about transformative changes. Companies look for naturally patient, devoted, and hardworking women because they allow us to change rapidly with the times.
Women are remarkably good at reading people and feeling their emotions. This compassionate comprehension enables women to contribute significantly to decision-making and problem-solving processes when paired with analytical insights. Through their stories of tenacity and diligence, ordinary women show that everything is possible with a bit of knowledge and effort.
Investing in women, in my opinion, is akin to utilising the inherent qualities that women hold and allowing them to guide the way towards a future in which everyone gains from their unique talents that influence industry fate, advance progressive economies, motivate coming generations and accelerate overall progress.
Views expressed by Alefiya Bhagat, Marketing & Communications, Apedgi Technologies Private Limited
