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International Women's Day: a message from Lyn Romeo

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 8 March 2023 - Categories: Communities, Events, Our profession, Society

Today, across the world, people are celebrating International Women’s Day. This year, there is an emphasis on inclusivity, diversity and parity of esteem. In social care and social work, helping to contribute to women's equity has never been more important...

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International Women's Day: compassion in a crisis

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 8 March 2022 - Categories: Events, Our profession, Society
Three women of different ethnicities linking arms

It seems entirely appropriate, following February’s LGBT+ History Month, for International Women’s Day to make this year’s theme #BreakTheBias’, a call for the further empowerment of women – and of society as a whole.

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International Women’s Day – gender parity and social work

Posted by: Lyn Romeo, Posted on: 8 March 2016 - Categories: Education and training, Knowledge and skills, Society

It’s International Women’s Day today. This year’s theme focuses on parity between the sexes and how we all need to do more – as individuals, organisations and society – to raise awareness, close the gap and put an end to …

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