We heard from the speakers at the UJIA International Women’s Day event in Leeds on why marking the day is so important.
Taking place on 7th March, a UJIA International Women’s Day event was dedicated to the 19 women hostages held by Hamas. During the evening, UJIA welcomed four women who each in their own chosen field continue to inspire
us and all work to include others, together with Philippa Goldstone who facilitated the evening. We asked them all what International Women’s Day means to them, and why they got involved in the event.
Philippa Goldstone, Director Equals One
I think International Women’s Day is paramount to highlighting the importance of the part women have to play in today’s society. By celebrating the coming together of women across many organisations and the power of collectively working together. IWD should not be celebrated once a year, but daily.
Rebecca Manning, Head of Human Resources at TK Maxx
I was excited to be part of the event as celebrating and supporting women has been crucial to me in my career and getting to be part of such an event alongside a great panel gave the opportunity to share stories to support others.
Debra Tammer, Comedian/Actor/ Writer/Poet
International Women’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate our female unity and a great reminder that we must keep encouraging and championing girls and women to live their lives to the full.
I always support UJIA and wonderful work it continues to do in Israel and the Jewish community at large.
Nici Wertheim, Director Swizzles Matlow, UJIA Regional Trustee International Women’s Day is about shining a light on the everyday achievements of women, often not recognised – so IWD puts the spotlight on those achievements.
I was honoured to be involved in this event as it is a great opportunity to share with people how important it is to be a role model and say to women that every accomplishment is one to be proud of and to stand up and pat our own backs!
Miranda Arieh, HEROES Groupwork Programme – Founder & CEO
After being a mental health coach for over a decade, I’ve ‘seen inside’ thousands of women’s minds! Some of the biggest themes I’ve seen come through are around low self-worth and ‘imposter syndrome’. International Women’s Day is a platform for women to gain inspiration, shift their mindset to one of creative possibilities, andraisetheirvoicesloudandproudtoraise awareness of issues in a world that has not always been equal between women and men.
It was sincerely an honour to be a guest at the IWD event. We came together to inspire, empower, and open minds and I do feel we achieved that together! The all-female team heading the event were a joy to work with, there’s something special about women coming together – the sisterhood is well and truly alive in the Jewish community!