International Women's Day: Being a woman in the ‘new normal’ is really challenging
It is International Women’s Day today. Let us express our gratitude to everyone across the globe who have either toiled or effortlessly promote for women’s emancipation and partnerships in all fronts since the 1900s.
The saga continues and 15 women share their views on how is it to be a woman of and in the ‘new normal.’ Women are learning through all aspects of life. Life is indeed a learning experience.
I hope to see more women policy and decision-makers in the ‘new normal.’ Women’s practical instincts, caring attitude, and profound insights are needed employing quick and effective action in the new and ever-changing circumstances we live in
Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana
Katrina McNair, American, Gems Education Network-Science Curriculum Lead/Grade 8 Science teacher: “”
As a woman in the ‘new normal,’ I have learnt to slow down and realised that many things I thought were ‘normal,’ were actually gifts and privileges.
Katrina McNair, Gems Education Network-Science Curriculum teacher
Busy! The last year saw me being a mother, wife, daughter, friend, coach, founder, employer, and teacher. Lots of hats to wear, only one head to wear them on.
Rachel Sacerdoti, It’s So Simple founder/fitness coach
I feel empowered as a creative because this is a time of possibilities. We need to reinvent and/or reframe the way we work and function.
Renu Sarah Thomas, Art psychotherapist
My first thoughts are that ‘new normal’ is a misused term. Women (or men for that matter) are versatile and like the Phoenix rise up to new beginnings.
Diana Szyszka Pompei, Canadian Business Council of Dubai & The Northern Emirates executive director
In the Era of Digital Transformation, the criterion that distinguishes human beings from automation will be empathy.
Sumin Lee, Korean Trade Investment Promotion Agency senior manager
Time management is on demand these days. The working woman should be able to balance her distance work with her parental duties. The widespread use of the virtual requires the mastery of skills in computing and the use of many software apps, in many aspects of day-to-day life and business.
Dr. Amal Ibrahim, Creative Art teacher/entrepreneur
