ACCELERATING ACTION: Why There Must Be a Call to Do More, Not Less
Another International Women’s Month is here, and while International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th was an important moment to reflect and celebrate, the real work continues beyond a single day. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” is more than a slogan. It is a directive and we are all for it! We cannot afford to move at the slow pace of progress we have seen over the years, especially as global momentum on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has begun to flip. The Growing Threat to DEI Initiatives In recent months, there has been a concerning trend of governments and corporations rolling back their commitments to DEI initiatives. In the United States, President Donald J. Trump signed executive orders rolling back...