For the fifth year the Yemeni Institute of Directors is holding Ring the Bell Event.
On March 11, 2023, we organized an awareness session on the importance of having women in the business community and board of directors. The event was attended by over 30 participants, including business owners, executives, and professionals from different industries epically from the Yemeni Business Club, the General Federation of Chambers of Commerce, and Arab Governance Forum. The purpose of the session was to raise awareness about the benefits of gender diversity in the workplace and the need to promote women’s leadership and participation in decision-making processes. In addition to ringing the bell for them.
The session discussed the current state of gender diversity in the business community and the board of directors, and it highlighted the low representation of women in leadership positions and the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workplace. The presenters also discussed the challenges faced by women in the workplace, such as discrimination, unconscious bias, and work-life balance.
The session also included a Q&A part, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences and perspectives. The event concluded with a call to action, urging participants to take concrete steps to promote women’s leadership and gender diversity in their organizations.
Where the discussion was enriched by:
– Mr. Ahmed Nour Aldeen- The Executive Director – Detum Consulting Company
-Ms. Tahani Al-Aghbari- A Former Business Leader
-Dr. Ghada Huwaidi- Associate Dean for Executive Education, and Founder of the Women in Board Monitor, School of Business, The American University in Cairo
– Ms.Ghadeer Al-Maqhafi- The Executive Director- Yemeni Institute of Directors
We hope that this session will inspire more people to take action to promote gender diversity and women’s leadership in their organizations and create a more equal and just world.
