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NEWS FEED Have you heard of the new project using AR/VR to rewrite the history of forgotten women? 🤔 It's called "Lessons in Herstory" and it's a project by AoiroStudio that aims to bring to light the accomplishments of overlooked women throughout history. 🔎 This project is not only about honoring the achievements of these women, but also about providing today's generation with an understanding of the importance of their contributions. 🤩 What would you like to know about this project? 🤔 Share your thoughts and let us know what you think about the project "Lessons in Herstory"! 💭

Hi Everyone! As we celebrate International Womxn’s Day, I wanted to share some ideas on how we can all work together to promote gender equality in your workplace! Here are some tips for men to support women and address inequality in the workplace: 1. Educate yourself on issues related to gender inequality, such as unconscious bias and the gender pay gap. 2. Take action to support women in the workplace, such as mentoring and advocating for inclusive policies. 3. Create a culture of respect by modelling respectful behaviour and challenging any instances of harassment or discrimination. 4. Address microaggressions, which can create a hostile work environment for women. 5. Promote diversity and advocate for diverse hiring practices. 6. Challenge gender stereotypes and assumptions about women’s abilities and roles. 7. Advocate for policies that promote gender equality, such as flexible work arrangements and equal pay. 8. Listen to women’s perspectives and experiences, and make an effort to understand their unique challenges and perspectives. 9. Support women’s leadership by providing opportunities for women to take on leadership roles. 10. Hold yourself accountable for your actions and behaviours, and be open to feedback and criticism. 11. Accept and support transgender women and people who identify as women. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their gender identity. Remember, creating an inclusive and supportive workplace is everyone’s responsibility! Let’s work together to promote gender equality and celebrate the contributions of all members of your workplace community. Note: “man” refers to all men who identify as such, and “woman” refers to all women who identify as such. I do not own the rights to the graphic below, but I really loved it and wanted to share it with you all. The artist behind this beautiful work is on Instagram: @_miki__kim. You can also find a link to their work here: https://lnkd.in/e6Nh6thm Please make sure to give them credit for their incredible talent and support their work.

As the Eurovision excitement builds, we're thrilled to kick off this week leading up to the main event celebrating music, inclusion, and advocacy! 🎶✨ At Phoenix Learning & Care Group, we believe in the power of inclusive spaces, where everyone feels valued and supported. That's why we're teaming up with the incredible Olly Alexander and the Eurovision community to spread a message of acceptance and celebration. 🏳️🌈 #SupportOlly: Join us as we shine a spotlight on Olly Alexander's inspiring journey as an LGBTQ+ advocate. From his amazing performances to his commitment to mental health awareness, Ollie exemplifies the spirit of courage and authenticity. 🎤 #Eurovision: As we gear up for the biggest musical extravaganza of the year, we're celebrating the diversity and unity that Eurovision represents. It's more than just a song contest—it's a celebration of culture, identity, and inclusion. 🌈 #InclusiveSpaces: Here at Phoenix, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We provide safe and supportive environments for individuals, where they can thrive and express themselves freely. This week, we aim to amplify voices, raise awareness, and foster a sense of belonging for all. Whether you're a Eurovision fan, an ally, or someone who believes in the power of acceptance, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's make some noise, spread some love, and show the world that inclusivity is something worth singing about! 🎶💖 #SupportOlly #Eurovision #InclusiveSpaces https://bit.ly/3pv5RCK 

Our March recommendation is "I Am Not a Label: 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present" by Cerrie Burnell. In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes, and activists with disabilities, from past and present. From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences, and paved the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them. These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced unique challenges that have not stopped them from becoming trailblazers, innovators, advocates, and makers. Each person is a leading figure in their field, be it sports, science, math, art, breakdancing, or the world of pop. [Image description: Book cover for "I Am Not a Label: 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present" has colorfully drawn images of famous individuals throughout a variety of areas across the top and bottom. In the center are the words "I Am Not A Label" in colorful letters.] #BennettsVillage #APlaceForAllToPlay #Play4All #ItTakesAVillage #InclusivePlayground #InclusivePlay #InclusivePlaySpace #PlayIsLearning #DesignForAll #BuildCommunity #PlaygroundFun #Accessibility #InclusionMatters #Inclusion #AllAbilities #LoweringBarriersToPlay #Charlottesville #CharlottesvilleVA #CvilleVA #BennettsVillagePlaySpace #AccessiblePlaySpaces #AllAbilitiesWelcome #ILoveCville #AlbemarleCounty

Do you create synthetic realities? Are you a spatial computing expert? Have you developed digital twins for years or just recently joined your company's XR team? Are you a VR enthusiast or influencer? If so, you need to watch this excellent presentation by Jacquelyn (Jacki) Morie about some of the originators, researchers, and visionaries who set the groundwork for the technologies of the future. Jacki's work and insights have had a profound impact on the trajectory of my career, consider sharing this presentation with your teams as it includes history worth knowing and celebrating. Heads up Alex Goldberg, Alireza Bahremand, Don Balanzat, Josette Seitz, Hannah Estes. #xr #ar #vr #spatialcomputing

The spectrum in my book: Autistic & Artistic. So interesting to study the many ways of exploring the different levels of brain functions and creative talents. This mindbook helps discover a divergent’s different way of thinking & creating❤️ Themisfitscamp.com #autismawareness #creativeminds #autism #divergentthinking

Our co-founder, Jessica Munday's 3 tips for successful women in business! 👯♀️ 1. Connect with others - community is important! 2. Embrace change because a good business is never stagnant. 3. Intuition can be an important yet underrated aspect of decision-making. #CustomNeon #womeninbusiness #cofounder #womenempowerment #womenentrepreneurs #womenbusinessowners

A little over a year ago, Verian Australia began research to build the insights for the next phase of Stop it at the Start, continuing nearly a decade of work in this space. As we (re)explored issues around violence, gender, and respect, a dramatic shift in context became clear. Young people's understanding and discussions of disrespect, violence, equality, and gender have changed significantly, with a rise of regressive narratives now influencing their thoughts and behaviours. While many of us (as adults) intuitively know there are 'bad' parts of the online/social media world...what we are exposed in our own feeds is not typical of what our young people are seeing. A young man who might be on social media to improve himself (and is potentially looking for a positive way to understand and express his masculinity) can readily encounter content (often masked in a message of self-improvement) that tells him that women are weak, or want to be controlled or suppressed, or that he has to be a dominant alpha. Young men in their teens and 20s told us that as we make progress around gender equality, it is actually creating a sense of loss. Online misogyny is clearly influencing at least some young men to regard gender equality and the elimination of violence as a 'woke' agenda that is excluding them. Here's just a few of the perspectives we heard - this is not to vilify or blame young men for being influenced or for holding these views, but to show how quickly social media rhetoric is shaping beliefs in ways that are neither harmless, nor 'just a phase': - "Equality would feel like if history had completely reversed" (Male, 15-17) - "There’s a lot of protests and stuff for women to get equality but some of them [females] are not willing to put in the work" (Male, 15 - 17) - "I saw on the news where they made every boy, young boys… stand up in a crowd and say sorry to the girl next to them, you know, for domestic violence …some guys out there are really nice, and I feel like sometimes people judge you: you’re a man you probably do this" (male, 15-17) The next phase of Stop it at the Start launches today. It has two important parts which emerged from our insights - an above the line campaign that seeks to raise awareness, and an innovative online experience 'The Algorithm of Disrespect', which simulates the average young person's online experience and the sorts of disrespectful content that is being served to young people on a daily basis. To read more about our insights and evidence, please go to: https://lnkd.in/gkePJnw8 https://lnkd.in/gcDMxP_9 Kirsty MacMillan Joanne Davidson Will Levy Erin Maher #StopItAtTheStart #GenderEquality #RespectMatters #EndViolence #SocialMediaImpact #verian #veriangroup #masculinity #behaviourchange

"I want to tell a different story. A story in which women can be seen as artists first and foremost. In which a woman's potential - her unique voice, perspective and ideas - is seen as a worthy foundation for giving her a platform and the resources she's asking for." The latest issue of my newsletter for artists, 'Tuning In', explores the stories we tell and the impact those stories have. In it, I share my own experience of internalised misogyny in a misogynistic industry, and a call to action for us all to make change by changing the stories we tell about ourselves. https://lnkd.in/da5Y9q4C