Here are 3 ways you can promote gender equity

March 8 marks International Women’s Day.

It’s a time to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.

The 2024 campaign theme, Inspire Inclusion, emphasizes the importance of diversity and empowerment in all aspects of society.

Michelle Phoenix is an associate professor in the Speech-Language Pathology Program in the School of Rehabilitation Science (SRS) at McMaster University and co-chair of the SRS Anti-Racism, Anti-Bias, Anti-Oppression (ARABAO) Committee.

She also serves as one of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leads – a group co-chaired by Bernice Downey, associate dean of Indigenous Health in FHS and Saroo Sharda, associate dean of Equity and Inclusion in FHS.

In this video, Phoenix shares 3 ways you can promote gender equity.