International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality. The theme for International Women's Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge.
A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So we should all choose to challenge.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 we asked some of the employees of Cushman & Wakefield Asia Pacific - How will you help forge a gender equal world? These are their answers.
A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So we should all choose to challenge.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2021 we asked some of the employees of Cushman & Wakefield Asia Pacific - How will you help forge a gender equal world? These are their answers.
I will place behaviour first, not gender
-Shabana Shaikh, Gurgaon, India
-Shabana Shaikh, Gurgaon, India
I will challenge gender roles stereotypes & it starts at home
-Yuliana Gunawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
-Yuliana Gunawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
The more people that address that women are as equally fit as men, the more awareness it brings & more cautious of the words communicated
-Yurie Niino, Tokyo, Japan
-Yurie Niino, Tokyo, Japan
I broke the barrier into a field which was earlier dominated by men
-Nanmadhi R, Chennai, India
-Nanmadhi R, Chennai, India
I choose to challenge by embracing the new beginnings that the next generation of children can give us
-Natalie Craig, Singapore
-Natalie Craig, Singapore
I applaud on women’s capability to perform tasks and proven gender equality.
-Brenda Ong, Singapore
-Brenda Ong, Singapore
I will challenge gender stereotypes and bias
-Kristina Castillo, Manila, Philippines
-Kristina Castillo, Manila, Philippines
I will raise courageous, empowered daughters
-Christine Ho, Singapore
-Christine Ho, Singapore
I will do my best to support women & girls to achieve their dreams
-Carol Wong, Singapore
-Carol Wong, Singapore
As CEO for Asia Pacific at Cushman & Wakefield, I pledge to work even harder to drive & support the promotion of more women into senior leadership roles in the 14 countries across our region
-Matthew Bouw, Melbourne, Australia
-Matthew Bouw, Melbourne, Australia
I will make sure every generation of women has more possibilities than the last
-Anna Town, Sydney, Australia
-Anna Town, Sydney, Australia
I choose to challenge data literacy for women by making development in data & analytics available to more women across Asia Pacific
-Alexis Beckwith, Melbourne, Australia
-Alexis Beckwith, Melbourne, Australia
I will continue to challenge myself & be the best male ally
-Anshul Jain, Gurgaon, India
-Anshul Jain, Gurgaon, India
I will not participate in working groups or meetings that lack gender or racial diversity
-Jodi Swinburne, Sydney, Australia
-Jodi Swinburne, Sydney, Australia
I will teach the younger generation to fight against gender prejudice & encourage men to share the burden of household chores
-Phuong Pham, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
-Phuong Pham, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I commit to always maintain a gender-equal mindset in business & in life
-Rika Liu, Beijing, China
-Rika Liu, Beijing, China
I challenge myself to confront my own shortcomings, & to accept those of others, thereby develop rich and healthy relationships based upon mutual respect
-Erika Watanabe, Tokyo, Japan
-Erika Watanabe, Tokyo, Japan
I will challenge gender stereotypes and bias. Stereotypes serve as shortcuts for forming impressions of people and guide our subsequent interactions without us being completely aware of it. I will do this by recognizing this occurring and react to raise awareness
-Philippa Caldwell, Auckland, New Zealand
-Philippa Caldwell, Auckland, New Zealand
From grassroots to later stage education, training & mentoring. Supporting gender-equal initiatives to build schools in developing Asia to mentoring at work & via RICS / University Alumni
-Gordon Marsden, Hong Kong
-Gordon Marsden, Hong Kong
I will celebrate women’s achievements, empower my female colleagues, challenge stereotypes & dare my peers to do the same
-Sarah Baker, Melbourne, Australia
-Sarah Baker, Melbourne, Australia
I will cultivate a culture where the best ideas always win – under such a culture of ideas, gender stereotypes & bias never win
-Hideaki Suzuki, Tokyo, Japan
-Hideaki Suzuki, Tokyo, Japan
I will maintain gender equal impact for woman in social norms and power structure
-Laura Gumulja, Jakarta, Indonesia
-Laura Gumulja, Jakarta, Indonesia
I pledge to help forge a gender equal Cushman & Wakefield North Asia by striving for more representation in decision-making & management positions
-Todd Olson, Tokyo, Japan
-Todd Olson, Tokyo, Japan
It’s not only ‘men makes house & women makes home’ anymore, it’s an equal contribution from both sides to make a ‘full house’ since home is where you heart is
-Trang Phan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
-Trang Phan, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I will solidify with peers to fight sexism and harassement so that we can all work in a respectful work environment
-Yuko Okayasu, Tokyo, Japan
-Yuko Okayasu, Tokyo, Japan
I will dare to be different & support others to do the same
-Felicia Stanislaus, Melbourne, Australia
-Felicia Stanislaus, Melbourne, Australia
I pledge to call for gender balanced leadership
-Kai Chae, Seoul, Korea
-Kai Chae, Seoul, Korea
I will help women gain power
-Christina Owen, Sydney, Australia
-Christina Owen, Sydney, Australia
I will maintain gender equal mindset
-Kelly Nam, Seoul, Korea
-Kelly Nam, Seoul, Korea
I will challenge gender stereotypes and bias
-Bin Choi, Seoul, Korea
-Bin Choi, Seoul, Korea
I will cultivate an openminded environment to foster gender equality in the workplace. I will also continue to mentor & encourage junior colleagues to become future leaders in the organization
-Tetet D. Castro, Manila, Philippines
-Tetet D. Castro, Manila, Philippines
I will keep reminding young girls they are equally capable of any sports or occupation they want regardless of gender
-Seung-yeon Lee, Tokyo, Japan
-Seung-yeon Lee, Tokyo, Japan
I will continue to encourage all women to participate in industry initiatives
-Cameron Gardiner, Sydney, Australia
-Cameron Gardiner, Sydney, Australia
I will actively participate in events & strengthen relationships with other women working in the real estate industry
-Misato Aoshima, Tokyo, Japan
-Misato Aoshima, Tokyo, Japan
I will stand against gendered career assumptions
-Katie O'Brien, Tokyo, Japan
-Katie O'Brien, Tokyo, Japan
I will support gender equality across all levels of Business
-John Pritchard, Seoul, Korea
-John Pritchard, Seoul, Korea
I will promote equality & combat gender bias by focusing on supporting my colleagues from all around the world & celebrating every achievement made by our team members in Cushman & Wakefield. I truly believe everyone deserves to receive praise & encouragement. It is a great source to propel oneself forward & be a better version of ourselves daily
-Meriana Liao, Singapore
-Meriana Liao, Singapore
I will help empower & build confidence in women, & forge ourselves as the equal gender
-Sharon Wee, Singapore
-Sharon Wee, Singapore
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