#EmbraceEquity - IWD 2023

Give equity a huge embrace

We can all truly embrace equity.

It's not just something we say. It's not just something we write about.

It's something we need to think about, know, and embrace.

It's what we believe in, unconditionally. Equity means creating a fair and equal world.

International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity

Event Details
Date: 9th of March 2023
Time: 5:30pm Registration. 6.00 pm start
Place: The Reading Room, Fitzroy Town Hall (entry via Napier Street)
Address: 201 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065

Program 

• Panel Discussion Session
• Networking opportunity: The perfect opportunity to meet more migrant women from the community, grow your professional networks and build meaningful connections that lead to real opportunities 
  
• Refreshments: A selection of nibbles and soft and alcoholic drinks will be provided. We will aim to cater for different dietary requirements. If you have any particular need, please contact us.
  

Our panel

Celia Torres-Villanueva

Celia is a lawyer admitted to practice in Australia and the Philippines with a PhD in biomedical sciences and formerly a molecular immunologist. She sits on boards as independent director. Her experience in commercial, intellectual property and contract management spans the aerospace, defence, government, energy, research, and academic sectors. She has successfully negotiated multimillion-dollar agreements with global entities, including Fortune Global 500 companies, international agencies and governments. She is passionate about volunteering in pursuit of social justice and mentoring migrants and women.

Farhana Muna

Farhana is a Bangladeshi woman who was born and raised in Saud Arabia. She moved to Melbourne in 2008 and is a diversity and inclusion change agent. A TEDx speaker, she has used social media as a vector for gender equity and has collaborated with organisations such as UN Women, EU, One Young World to influence gender equality.

Lina Orozco Munera

Lina is a communications specialist with a master’s degree in communications and media from Monash University. With more than ten years of experience in the private and NGO sectors, Lina uses marketing and communications strategies to incite change and engage communities. Lina is also a published author and the cover illustrator of ‘Undefeated’ and was part of VMC’s Multicultural Communities Leadership in Action Program 2022. She currently works at WESNET and volunteers at PMW, providing support in communications and design.

Ruhee Meghani - Panel Facilitator

Ruhee is an inclusive facilitator and passionate public speaker with over 11 years of experience. Forever curious, straight-talking, and driven by the conversation around inclusion and equity, Ruhee specialises in leading inclusive training and workshops helping various organisations achieve their equity goals.

With an academic background in psychology and a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Ruhee founded Allied Collective, Australia’s first inclusive facilitation agency. Allied Collective is an organisation that aims to value every perspective, voice, and idea. A purpose to create meaningful and tangible impact by creating accessible training and facilitation content within platforms, and a vision to create equity in facilitation, training, and public speaking for all.

Photo Consent:

Please be aware that PMW events are filmed and photographed for public release and that you are agreeing to be captured by our media team. If you would not like to be captured in any filming of the event or photography, please let us know upon arrival at the event.

Is the Fitzroy Town Hall accessible?

• Wheelchair accessible (apart from stage)
• Tactile floor indicators
• Disabled parking
• Disability drop off zone

Can't pay for the ticket?

A number of free tickets are set aside for our events. If you can't pay for your ticket, please contact us.

Thanks to our sponsors for their valuable contribution: