Logan City has kick started Queensland Women’s Week (March 3 to March 14) and International Women’s Day (March 8) with the Logan Chamber of Commerce hosting the City’s first event.
The Logan Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s International Women’s Day breakfast this morning, and one of the guest speakers was Logan City politician Shannon Fentiman.
“Logan is home to some incredible women in business who also do so much for our local community,” Ms Fentiman said.
“We know our business community did it tough during the pandemic, but in particular we saw women’s economic security impacted.
“They worked in many high risk frontline jobs such as healthcare and as cleaners, and they are more likely to work in industries most affected by the restrictions such as retail and hospitality.
“This week is a time for us to get behind the women in our lives, hear their stories, recognise their resilience and work together to achieve gender equality in Queensland.”
Coordinated by the Office for Women, Queensland Women’s Week recognises and celebrates the achievements of Queensland’s women and girls.
Everyone has a role to play in creating a Queensland community that respects women, embraces gender equality, and promotes and protects the rights, interests’, and wellbeing of women and girls.
In 2021 Queensland Women’s Week is held from 3 to 14 March. The theme for the week is ‘Celebrating our present. Own our future’.
The theme encourages Queenslanders to reflect on the achievements of women in managing a year impacted by additional challenges, and to look to a future made brighter as a result of the efforts of women in various roles.
Recognising and celebrating the contribution of women and girls enriches and strengthens our communities, and creates a more equal Queensland where everyone is valued.
Comment: My News Feed did request to send a female journalist along to cover the Logan Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day Breakfast, because we believe this is a topic and event that needs more media coverage, however we were told it was a no media event and our journalist was unable to attend.
