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#HearHer speak change: Indonesia’s leading women to convene in “Game Changers”
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n March 8, 1917, a group of female Russian textile workers once held a demonstration demanding an end to the first World War, food shortages and the Tsarist autocracy. Now, more than a century later, women across the globe have continued their legacy of honoring their achievements while still reminding the world of what they are owed: equal rights, opportunities and an end to discrimination.
However, despite the numerous celebrations, women still face the same challenges. In the working world, women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles across industries.
Data from Statistics Indonesia showed that while women comprised 2.1 million of the 3.89 million civil servants in 2022, men still dominated executive roles. Another set of data for the private sector outlined the decline of women in managerial positions, from a peak of 33.08 percent in 2020 to 32.26 percent in 2022.
The benefits of having women in leadership positions have been well-documented, with a report by McKinsey & Company finding that companies with gender-diverse executive teams were 21 percent more likely to experience above-average profitability.
Through our #HearHer campaign last year, we’ve heard from women working in male-dominated industries how they grapple with challenges in leadership as well as competition with largely male peers.
This year, we’re taking that ideation a step further by highlighting how women across different industries are shaping the future, and why they need their voices to be amplified whether it be through the media, policies or initiatives.
To this end, The Jakarta Post will invite Indonesia’s leading women from the government, business and creative sectors who are forging new paths and changing the game in their respective fields for a discussion titled “Game Changers: Shaping the future together”, highlighting the pivotal role women play in driving the future forward.
Held on May 18 at JP Live! Space, the event will be opened with a stand-up act by comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf, who then share the stage with a panel that includes Victoria Aswien, human resources director at Diageo Indonesia; Shelly Suryadi, human resources director at Deloitte Indonesia; management consultant and banking professional Aninditta Savitry; and narrative writer at Toge Production Galuh (Sasha) Elsa.
The conversation will center on three main themes; Barriers to Tackle, highlighting challenges faced by Indonesian women; Reaching for the Ladder, on the strategies needed to break down the hurdles; and Opening the Doors, which will focus on the need for more collaborations and commitments to break the glass ceiling.
It is hoped that by highlighting the role of women in leading change and innovation, we can encourage a more inclusive dialogue surrounding women empowerment that is rooted in diversity.
Be a part of the dialogue. Register now for free here and let’s change the game!
HearHer is a special series from The Jakarta Post that aims to amplify the voices of Indonesian women, shedding light on their achievements, challenges and contributions toward shaping a more inclusive future.
