International Women’s Day 2021
The theme of International Women's Day 2021 on March 8 is 'Choose to Challenge.'
The ACCJ is committed to supporting gender equality and efforts to increase female and diverse representation in leadership roles. Below are just a few of our upcoming events with trailblazing leaders promoting the advancement of women and diverse leaders globally.
Stay tuned for important updates, events, and resources from The Women in Business Committee and The Diversity & Inclusion Committee (Kansai), and others.
[VIRTUAL] YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING AND MENTORING SESSION
The Women in Business (WIB) Committee and Young Professionals Forum (YPF) invite you to a new online group-mentoring session in collaboration with Women Empowered International. You'll have the chance to connect with potential mentors and expand your network.
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Young Professionals Forum; Women in Business
MEMBER FEE: ¥600 | GUEST FEE: ¥1,200
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 19:00-20:30 | LEARN MORE | REGISTER NOW
[VIRTUAL] YPF NEXT GENERATION LEADERS: EMILY ASHBY
On March 10, the ACCJ Young Professionals Forum (YPF) continues its Next Generation Leaders series, partnering with the Women in Business Committee to invite Emily Ashby, Presidential Management Fellow at the US Embassy, Tokyo, to join us in a dialogue on leadership and public policy. Ashby will also share her experiences working in the public and private sectors.
NETWORKING: Join the LinkedIn Event Page
SPEAKER: Emily Ashby, Presidential Management Fellow at the US Embassy, Tokyo
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Young Professionals Forum
MEMBER FEE: ¥600 | GUEST FEE: ¥1,200
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 12:00-13:00 | LEARN MORE | REGISTER NOW
[VIRTUAL] ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN JAPAN: LAUNCHING AND SCALING AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN TOKYO
Fariza Abidova is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for making innovation happen. As the founder of two successful startups, Abidova will present on entrepreneurship in Japan, acquiring Japanese clients, and international team-building that unites Western and Japanese values.
SPEAKER: Fariza Abidova, co-founder and CEO, Trusted Corporation; founder, SOPHYS Corporation
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Independent Business Committee
MEMBER FEE: ¥600 | GUEST FEE: ¥1,200
MONDAY, MARCH 15, 12:00-13:00 | LEARN MORE | REGISTER NOW
[VIRTUAL] CHIEF OF STAFF: A STRATEGIC PARTNER TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
Join us to explore the role and discuss its value as a “chief get-it-done officer” in the organization. Topics will include what makes a good chief of staff and how professionals interested in the role can best position themselves to attain it.
SPEAKERS: Tyler Parris, Hudson-certified executive coach, author, former corporate chief of staff; Wendy Cheong, Managing Director, Regional Head of Asia–Pacific, Moody’s Investors Service; Nuala Anne Connolly, Head of Talent and Deputy Head of HR, AIG Japan Holdings KK
HOSTING COMMITTEE: Programs Committee-Chubu; Women in Business
MEMBER FEE: ¥600 | GUEST FEE: ¥1,200
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 12:00-13:00 | LEARN MORE | REGISTER NOW
About International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:
* celebrate women's achievements
* raise awareness about women's equality
* lobby for accelerated gender parity
* fundraise for female-focused charities
What's the theme for International Women's Day?
The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2021 is 'Choose To Challenge'. A challenged world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change.
#ChooseToChallenge | #IWD2021