- Conference
- 2025 National Women's Conference
- Date
- 15 October 2024
- Decision
- Carried
International Women’s Day
Conference recognises the significance of International Women’s Day (IWD) as we mark the 50th anniversary of its official commemoration by the United Nations on the 8 March. As trade unionists and advocates for women’s rights, we must take this opportunity to reflect on the progress made, the challenges that persist, and our collective responsibility to advance gender equality in our workplaces and communities.
International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements, raises awareness about gender inequality, and promotes women’s rights across the globe. Over the past five decades, we have witnessed significant strides in many areas, including workforce participation, legislative reforms, and increased awareness of gender-based violence. However, despite these advancements, women continue to face systemic barriers, including unequal pay, discrimination, and insufficient representation in leadership positions.
We call on the National Women’s Committee to:
– Work with the relevant structures in our union to promote International Women’s Day across all structures of the union.
– Work with LAOS to create a set of webinars that promotes the progress that has been made on women’s equality over the last 50 years and the work that is still to be done.