We would like to thank our parents, students and friends who attended our International Women's Day Celebration on Wednesday 8 March hosted by our Bridge Restaurant Hospitality students.
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is, “Cracking the Code: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. This theme, highlights the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education. The United Nations Observance of IWD recognizes and celebrates the women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education. IWD 2023 explores the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities. Here at Merici we aim to spotlight the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces and addressing online and ICT-facilitated gender-based violence.
Bringing women and other marginalized groups into technology results in more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality.
We would like to thank representatives from the UN Women Australia Canberra Chapter for attending our celebration. We welcomed our guest speakers Georgia Brennan (Merici Class of 2016) and Hannah Blackburn, as well as Caitlin Willington to our celebration. We would like to thank both Georgia and Hannah for their insightful addresses, both wonderful role models for our students and we look very forward to further contact in the future.
We would also sincerely thank the Senior Hospitality students and staff for preparing and serving delicious canapes and refreshments.
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