I stand for_gender equality
Gender inequality is growing around the world.
Women and girls are still subject to rampant discrimination and, in many places, still lack access to education, financial independence and financial equality.
When women and girls are empowered to play active roles in society, local communities and wider society will progress.
Gender equality also means better business. Companies with inclusive and diverse leadership tend to make better decisions and are more successful.
Businesses need to acknowledge their own corporate culture before they can make positive impacts at a macro level. For example, promoting gender equality, narrowing the gender gap and ensuring more women in senior leadership roles. Reports and studies show that these measures contribute immensely to the economy and to the success of the business.
Only those businesses that incorporate public value into everything they do can have an impact on uplifting marginalised groups.
Changes are coming, and I hope that one day, we’ll reach a point where the conversation around equality, diversity and inclusion will no longer be necessary.
Apoorva Shridhar, Business Administration with Media Management (MBA 2021)