Canada's performance again dropped in the Global Gender Gap Report rankings. At 36th place globally, we are behind Iceland (1), Australia (24), Mexico (33), etc. The good news: Canada's ranking in the Political Empowerment sub-index improved from 30th in 2023 to 27th. Subscribe to our newsletter (https://lnkd.in/g9KDCHVU) to keep up to date on EV activities and opportunities to get involved. #GlobalGenderGap #RepresentationMatters #EqualityForAll #EqualVoice
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Panel Reflection: Addressing Vulnerability in Employment 🌍 📅 28 November 2023, Brussels - "Lost and Found: Reimagining of Europe's Employment Policies" Panel 1 Highlights: "Tackling Vulnerability: The Gender and Migration Dilemma Among 25+ NEETs" 〰 Eszter Kósa (Binda Consulting International Ltd): Discussing the unique challenges faced by migrant NEETs. 〰 Vojtěch Dvořák (IREAS): Shedding light on the gender aspects in NEETs. 〰 Tasos Vasiliadis (iED - Institute of Entrepreneurship Development): Insight into the Roma community's experiences. 〰 Chaired by Guro Øydgard (Nord University) ▪ Rapporteur: Zuzana Polackova (Slovak Business Agency (SBA)) 💡 Key Takeaways: The panel delved into the complexities of vulnerability due to gender and migration status among the 25+ NEETs population. Each speaker brought unique perspectives, highlighting the need for nuanced and inclusive employment policies. #GenderEquality #Migration #EmploymentPolicy #NEETs #Brussels2023 #LostMillennials
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📢 Exciting Changes in Australia's Skilled Migration Points Test! 🚀 Reform to Skilled Migration Points Test Introduction The Australian Government’s Migration Strategy, released on December 11, 2023, proposes significant reforms to the skilled migration points test. Identified Issues - **Inefficiency**: The current system fails to identify candidates with the best long-term potential. - **Temporary Migrants**: Challenges in transitioning to permanent residency. - **Partner Contributions**: Lack of recognition. - **Gender Fairness**: Ensuring equal opportunities. Proposed Reforms - **Labour Market Success**: Prioritize characteristics that predict successful integration into skilled work. - **Updated Occupation Lists**: Align with current and future market needs. - **English Proficiency**: Higher proficiency levels earn more points. - **Education**: Emphasize higher qualifications. - **Work Experience**: Value quality over quantity. - **Partner Contributions**: Recognize partner skills and experience. - **Support for Migrant Women**: Ensure gender equality. - **Transparent Pathways**: Clear criteria for permanent residency. Conclusion These reforms aim to create a fairer, more efficient skilled migration system that better aligns with Australia’s economic needs. #MigrationReform #SkilledMigration #Australia #EconomicGrowth #LabourMarketSuccess #Education #GenderEquality #Transparency
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#CountEveryone WORLD POPULATION DAY || UNITED NATIONS This #WorldPopulationDay (July 11), let's celebrate Canada's commitment to women's empowerment and equality, while we ask "who is still going uncounted and why." https://lnkd.in/dFFePXn >> WE CAN EFFECT CHANGE, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY 🧡 #GlobalChange: We can join together to inspire change and uphold the rights and health of women everywhere. 🧡 #LocalChange: With excellent access to women's services, Ishtar continues to ensure that every woman's needs are met. >> YET, CHALLENGES REMAIN While Canada has made significant progress, challenges remain, such as ✌ addressing gender-based violence, ✌ improving Indigenous women's rights, and ✌ ensuring equal representation in all sectors. Nonetheless, Canada's commitment to women's empowerment and equality is strong and continues to evolve. www.IshtarSociety.org #CanadaLeads #LeaveNoOneBehind #WorldPopulationDay #July11 #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #HealthForAll #SupportWomen #SustainableFuture #LocalChange #GlobalChange 📸 credit: United Nations
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I grew up in a working class, migrant household, so tonight's #CSW68 event on "Advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the context of poverty and migration" felt particularly impactful to me. The overall event discussed the value that migrant women bring, both to their home and migration country. It also questioned the financial and legal protections that are put in place for these women. Migration is often seen as a powerful tool for poverty reduction. Most of the times we think about this in terms of what migrant women are 'gaining' by moving from the global south to the global north. Yet at the same time, migrant women aren't seen as a profitable segment, which may lead to their exclusion from financial services. A representative from Women's World Banking showed an interesting case study that challenges this: Over 1.2 billion USD is sent home annually by Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand, over half of which are women. A second keynote speaker that captured my attention was the representative from the Women in Migration Network (WIMN), who put a strong case forward about the misconceptions we have about 'lower skilled, temporary workers' that migrate through short-term bilateral agreements. According to WIMN, these workers stay over 60 years in their migration country and do bring useful skills to their migrant countries. Such categories may be particularly harmful when considering labour rights and human rights. There's a lot more that was said during the event which a mere Linkedin post couldn't do justice, but hopefully this gives some food for thought Atonte Semira Tabitha Morton Rita Kastrati Petra Salarić Joyce Cheng Akua Opong CITP MBCS Hena Naranbhai Maria Rosa Torres Sejin Anjali Chorlton Maudlyn Akosua Awuku UN Women United Airlines UN Women UK #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #socialimpact
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🌍 Celebrating and Empowering Women on the Move Did you know that women and girls make up about half of the world's 281 million international migrants? 💼 Empowering Economies Whether seeking economic opportunities, escaping conflict or climate change, fleeing gender-based violence, or pursuing education, migrant women play a vital role. They send remittances, support livelihoods, and contribute to thriving economies worldwide. ⏩ $647 billion was sent in remittances to low- and middle-income countries in 2022. 🚨 Challenges Persist Yet, gender-based discrimination persists. Women migrant workers often face gender stereotypes, limiting their autonomy and decision-making while increasing the risk of violation of their human rights. ⏩ Women migrant workers are more likely than men to work in service sectors such as domestic and care work. 🌐 A Call to Action On this International #MigrantsDay let's: ✅ Recognize the diverse talent and expertise of migrant women as well as the invaluable contributions they make to societies globally, ✅ Eliminate barriers and address gender stereotypes and discrimination ✅ Ensure their rights are protected and promoted Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dwnBjnaa
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🎯 Points Test Review! ✅One of the key areas of future reform outlined in the Migration Strategy was exploring ‘a reformed points test to better identify migrants who will drive Australia’s long-term prosperity. The points test should focus on targeting the skills Australia needs now and in the future. ✅The Department of Home Affairs is inviting submissions to the review of the points test until 5 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time on Friday 24 May 2024. Submissions can be made on the Department’s website www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Some of the key questions that the Department of Home Affairs will be considering are: 1️⃣Question One: How can we design the points test to best target migrant success in finding a skilled job? 2️⃣Question Two: How can we better target points tested visas to meet Australia’s skills needs? 3️⃣Question Three: How should we redesign the points allocated to age to better select younger migrants? 4️⃣Question Four: How should we design the points allocations for partners to best reflect their potential labour market contributions? 5️⃣Question Five: How could the points test support gender equality in the Australian labour market? 6️⃣Question Six: How should transition arrangements for the points test reforms work? 7️⃣Question Seven: How regularly should the points test be reviewed? What should reviews consider? ▶For more information and to view the discussion paper visit: https://lnkd.in/g98fkeG3 ✅Join the conversation and share your insights on how the points test can be refined. 👉If you need expert assistance on applying for a general skilled visa contact our team of Registered Migration Agents at Better Life Migration at 0415 419 414 or reach out to us at bit.ly/Liaisewithus
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👉The latest Global Gender Gap report 2024 by World Economic Forum has been released. 🌍Although no country has yet achieved full #genderparity, the top nine countries that have closed at least 80% of their gap are: Iceland, Finland, Norway, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Germany, Namibia and Ireland. ✨Find out all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eSdX2yBw #GlobalGenderGapReport #GenderGap24
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As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want to acknowledge the particular challenges faced by migrant women, girls and LGBTQI individuals. According to IOM - UN Migration, an increasing number of women are migrating independently from Central America and the Caribbean. Migration has the potential to create positive outcomes and contribute to women's empowerment. It can open opportunities for: higher income, asset ownership, self-esteem, decision-making power and new autonomy. On the other hand, gender and migration can intersect to produce negative outcomes, such as multiple forms of discrimination, exploitation, and stigmatization. One of the strategies put forward by the Global Compact on Migration addresses both gender inequalities and gender-based violence through national labor laws, employment policies and programs. This approach recognizes the independence, agency and leadership of women and seeks to reduce their vulnerability by increasing their access to labor markets. Learn more about how gender-based violence affects migrant women, girls and LGBTQI individual: https://lnkd.in/dGuDZKsk #immigration #womenshistorymonth #genderbasedviolence
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👩 👨 Portugal 🇵🇹 has moved up 15 places in the #GlobalGenderGapIndex 2024. The country has risen to #17th place in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024, according to the World Economic Forum report. This represents significant #progress compared to last year, when the country was ranked 32nd. The annual report measures #GenderParity across four main dimensions: Economic Participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The Global Gender Parity Index for 146 countries reached 68.5% in 2024, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the previous year. Iceland continues to lead the index with 93.5% gender parity. Portugal's specific rankings are as follows: ✅ Overall position: 17th ✅ Overall score: 0.787 ✅ Economic participation and opportunity: 27th (score 0.754) ✅ Educational Attainment: 68th (score of 0.994) ✅ Health and survival: 62nd position (score of 0.973) ✅ Political empowerment: 26th place (score of 0.429) 🔗Know more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/gvUaNRJb #MadeInPortugal #BuyFromPortugal #InvestInPortugal #BusinessMatchMaking #PortugalOpenForBusiness #AICEP
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💼 In Belgium, 14.6 % of non-EU immigrant women with higher education, are unemployed and looking for work, compared to just 1.9% of Belgian women. This disparity becomes even more pronounced when comparing non-EU immigrant women with lower education, where the unemployment rate rises to 17,6%. These statistics underscore the challenges and marginalization that migrant women face in the Belgian labour market. Many find themselves underemployed, working below their educational qualifications, while also dealing with the daily realities of racism, discrimination and sexism. ✨As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E) team wants to take a moment to reflect on the untapped potential of labour market integration and labour mobility pathways for migrants and displaced women. We celebrate the resilience of migrant women, who often make important sacrifices in their journey towards better opportunities. ✊ DT4E, therefore, stands committed to empowering talents of all genders, championing their skills and facilitating pathways towards a brighter and more secure future for all. 👩⚕️💪 #DT4E #IOM #Mythbusting #Migration #Migrantworkers #Complementarypathways #InternationalWomensDay #Equality Sources: MO Magazine, 24 April, 2019; The Brussels Times, 25 May, 2022 and VRT News 26 May, 2018
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