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International Women’s Day Event 2023

This year 2023, the theme for International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity.

In today’s society, it is critical to focus on gender equity, and it needs to be a part of every society’s DNA.

It is also vital to fully understand the difference between equity and equality.

Therefore, the aim of the theme #EmbraceEquity is to get the world to discuss Why equal opportunities aren’t enough. To ensure true inclusion and a sense of belonging, it is necessary to take fair actions, considering that people come from different backgrounds. Find more about it here.

We give equity a huge embrace. And we can all play a part. Each of us can actively play a part in supporting this campaign and embracing equity.

Joining this IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity theme, we had a successful and insightful evening event celebrating International Women’s Day on 8th March 2023 at Hope Street Xchange!

We were so thrilled to welcome many women joining us to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.

Our guest speakers include:

And our guest panel include:

We received great feedback from those who attended this event. Attendees included staff, students, tenants, aspiring women and small business owners joining the night to share different perspectives, celebrate their achievements, and get their businesses out there.

”The speakers Sophie Milliken MBE, Amazing Jane Activewear Kylie Dixon and the panel Izzy McDonald-Booth and Evelyn Uche-Mark were so inspiring, each sharing their stories and experiences of being in business and how equality and equity had affected them both in their lives and careers. Following on from hearing the speakers, I had some great conversations and networking. It really was an evening with inspiring women.”

”It was great to hear from some inspiring females, including Evelyn Uche-Mark, who showed us how we shouldn’t just accept the pay gap and Kylie Dixon and how she inspires a lot of females every day.”

”Last night, I attended a brilliant and inspiring event at Hope Street Xchange. It was great hearing about the rollercoaster journeys of Sophie Milliken MBE, Amazing Jane Activewear’s Claire Goodliff, Deb de Luen and Kylie Dixon. Also, listen to the open panel of Izzy McDonald-Booth and Evelyn Uche-Mark. Thanks for having me!”

Together, let’s fully #EmbraceEquity.

Guests sitting in a big conference room listening to the speaker on stage.
Sophie Milliken MBE is giving her presentation
A smiley woman wearing purple t-shirt with a banner 'a community of northern business lasses' and some photographs behind her
Kylie Dixon, CEO and Founder of the Northern Lass Lounge
Women sitting and listening in a conference
Guests at the event
A blonde hair woman wearing black blazer and leopard print scarf smiling at the camera
Izzy McDonald-Booth, Craft and Design, Retail Manager at National Glass Center
A blonde hair wearing black top and gold necklace smiling
Sophie Milliken MBE, CEO and Founder of Moja
A black woman in wears a beautiful colourful yellow, blue and green dress, beret, and cat-eyed glasses smiling at the camera
Evenlyn Uche-Mark, Public Health Enthusiast, Associate Tutor at the University of Sunderland
A video wall with a motivational quote 'Here's to strong women, you've got everything to take the world in your stride'
Motivation quote on Hope Street Xchange’s video wall
Three women, one in black suit and leopard print scarf, one in casual checked shirt with knitted vest, one with long, beautiful and colourful dress, sitting on stage smiling
The Guest Panel: Izzy McDonald-Booth, Justine Gillespie, and Evelyn Uche-Mark (left to right)
Two women wearing black sporty tops and black leggings smiling, with the white background and black 'We are Amazing Jane' text on.
Claire Goodliff and Deb de Luen, Founders of Amazing Jane Activewear
People are standing and networking with each others. The background has a long table with nipples and glasses.
Networking before the event
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