Building Equality Through Collective Action
International Women’s Day is a moment to pause but more importantly, to recommit. Progress for women in business has never come from a single day or policy. It comes from sustained action, from listening, and from choosing to show up for one another in meaningful ways.
At KPMG, this commitment shows up every day: through women’s networks that foster honest conversation and allyship, mentorship programs that open doors, and benefits which reflect women’s realities, from parenthood to health to identity. Around International Women’s Day, colleagues across Canada connect through events and learning sessions that encourage reflection and connection, but the real work continues long after the day ends.
The theme of Give to Gain resonates deeply. When we invest in women, by sharing our time, advocating for equity, or mentoring someone earlier in their journey, we don’t lose ground. We expand it. Businesses grow stronger. Communities become more resilient. And leadership becomes more representative of the world around us.
We all have a role in advancing gender equality. This International Women’s Day, engage in a way that resonates with you – celebrate women, challenge bias, or commit to allyship, mentorship, or sponsorship. Progress happens together, one deliberate choice at a time.
Silvia Montefiore
Canadian Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer, KPMG in Canada
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