How to embrace equity this International Women's Day

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #EmbraceEquity, which encourages us to recognise that people come from all different walks of life. Therefore, the resources and opportunities that each of us need to succeed will also be different. To create a more equitable world, we should consider others’ circumstances to help provide exactly what a person needs to thrive. These tips can help you embrace equity in your everyday life, while working towards a more just future.

To be economically empowered means to have agency over how you earn, manage and invest your income. For women in particular, it also includes access to decent work, fair and equal compensation, and participating in economic decision-making. These apps can help you improve financial literacy and support your financial future.

Women and other marginalised groups have historically faced barriers like a lack of education around money management, poor financial literacy and restricted access to capital. Take steps to oversee your financial future with these apps to set budgets and track spending.

Who benefits when women are economically empowered? The short answer is: everyone. Economies grow, businesses flourish and people thrive. Countries that economically empower women can boost their GDP (Gross Domestic Product), and when women earn more, they do more good by investing in themselves, their families and their communities. Start investing and optimise your portfolio with these apps.

Keep the conversation going and continue your economic empowerment journey: participate in financial communities focused on education, knowledge sharing and encouragement. These apps can help you discover groups related to your particular interests, goals and location.