Celebrating International Womens’ Day while recognizing challenges facing Asian women
International Women’s Day is dedicated to celebrating achievements of women and to call for gender equality. Around the world, women face obstacles that affect their access to safety, health, financial stability and career advancement.
In many sectors, women still remain underrepresented, especially in leadership positions. Even in female-oriented industries like fashion, only 14% of major brands are led by women executives. Women of colour are also consistently outnumbered by both men and white women, leaving little room for them at the top of the corporate ladder.
Other than shared challenges, women come in all shapes and sizes, and from different backgrounds and experiences, each with unique obstacles to overcome. For example, Asian women are found to have a higher rate of mental health issues, while women living in the Global South and marginalized communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.
While important to acknowledge these inequities, we need to celebrate the inspiring change
that women bring. Every woman has an important story and deserves the right to social, economic and political freedom, and to achieve their dreams and potential.
In the spirit of the UN Women and the United Nations’s International Womens’ Day theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, Cold Tea Collective is highlighting seven inspiring Asian womxn who are forging their paths with purpose in the digital space and beyond. From promoting inclusivity in fashion and advocating for transgender equality, to combating online harassment, they are breaking barriers while lifting up others in the diaspora.
See our list of Asian women to watch in 2023.
Cold Tea Collective’s 2023 list of Asian women you should know for International Womens’ Day
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