Happy International Women's Day!
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March 8, 2019, marks International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the economic, social, cultural and political contributions and achievements of women around the world. We’re shining a spotlight on the women who inspire us through their work moving the world to protect animals.
We’re incredibly proud here in the World Animal Protection Canada office to have an all-women leadership team, and to collaborate with so many women making the world a better place for animals, from journalists, to scientists, to corporate executives.
Click the boxes below to learn more about what motivates these women to make a positive impact for animals, how they have overcome barriers in their careers, advice they have for other women, and what animals have taught them.
Happy International Women’s Day!
International Women's Day 2019: In conversation with Dr. Naomi Rose
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Dr. Naomi Rose is an accomplished marine mammal scientist, with several publications and projects which have directly impacted the lives of marine mammals.
International Women's Day: Inspiring women of the Canada office
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The four directors of the World Animal Protection Canada office share insights behind their work moving the world to protect animals
Working with women to build resilience during natural disasters
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Many of the world’s farm animals are owned by women and natural disasters affect farm animals more than any other. On International Women’s Day (March 8), we spoke with our Africa Disaster Operations Manager Judy Kimaru about gender, animals and disasters
Five amazing Sea Warrior women tackling ghost gear on a global scale
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Five sea warriors - women from different corners of the globe are leading our work to tackle the problem of ghost gear in our oceans.