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Every year, in August, our country marks Women’s Month, where we pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women.

The theme for 2024 is Inspire Inclusion, so this year we have looked at the value that our female employees bring to the company and society.

The National Women’s Month programme is based on the ongoing interventions across the work of government, civil society and the private sector within the context of the national priorities outlined by government.  What is the purpose of celebrating Women’s Day?

It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. Since those early years, International Women’s Day has assumed a new global dimension for women in developed and developing countries alike.

Women’s Month allows us to gauge how far we have come in transforming society, particularly the transformation of unequal power relations between women and men. While also focusing on and addressing gender oppression, patriarchy, sexism, racism, ageism, structural oppression, and creating a conducive environment which enables women to take control of their lives.

https://www.gov.za/WomensMonth2024

Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010

 18 July has been declared Nelson Mandela International Day, but as South Africans, we embrace the chance to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life for the whole of July.

MAKE EVERY DAY
A MANDELA DAY
#ITISINYOURHANDS

Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities.

https://www.mandeladay.com/

Why get involved?

There is much still to be done. Inequity continues to grow. The COVID-19 pandemic’s exposure to existing disparities lingers. Climate change, war and conflict are leading to widespread displacement and impoverishment.

It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.

How to get involved in 2024: #ItIsInYourHands

On #MandelaDay2024, we urge you to identify those in need around you and do what you can to make a difference for them.

In South Africa, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is focusing its 2024 Mandela Day work on its priority social justice areas – early childhood development, food security and just cities.

Join us. It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.

Work can protect mental health

Almost 60% of the world’s population is in work (1). All workers have the right to a safe and healthy environment at work. Decent work can support good mental health.

https://www.who.int//news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsLfv75LYhgMVdopQBh022Q2GEAAYAyAAEgLDdvD_BwE

What Is Employee Wellness?

What comes to mind when you hear ‘employee wellness’? Employer subsidized weight loss programs? Exercise classes? Employee health evaluations? What’s behind employee wellness and how does it achieve its objective?

https://varipro.com/what-is-employee-wellness/