Pisa, 8 June 2024 – EmpowerHer: business voices and female discussion. It is the title of the series of meetings organized by CNA Pisa – with the patronage of Municipality of Pisa, Tuscany Region and North West Tuscany Chamber of Commerce – starting next June 12th, from 5pm to 7pm, in Sala delle Baleari. Four events – on the common thread of the various round tables organized by the trade association in recent years and, lastly in chronological order, together with the equal opportunities department of the Municipality of Pisa on the occasion of the Women’s March – to promote entrepreneurship female and analyze the challenges and opportunities for women in overcoming gender stereotypes. It starts on June 12th and ends on November 25th 2024 on the occasion of the national day against violence against women. “EmpowerHer” – conceived by the women’s business committee of CNA Pisa together with Barbara Carli, deputy director of CNA Pisa – will see the organization of four round tables, each focused on a specific topic and/or sector: transport, construction, well-being and equality salary.
“The objective is to create awareness and an environment of sharing, learning and networking, promoting policies and practices that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment – we read in a note from CNA Pisa -. At the same time, the series of meetings aims to raise awareness among people with the aim of bridging the current gender gap and providing an opportunity for meetings and exchanges between entrepreneurs, sector experts and institutions, promoting collaborations and new initiatives. Last but not least, our trade association is at the forefront, as always, to encourage corporate and institutional policies that support female entrepreneurship and counter economic violence. We thank the Municipality of Pisa and councilor Porcaro for their usual availability, the Tuscany Region and the North West Tuscany Chamber of Commerce which will host two meetings in its headquarters in Pisa”.
First appointment next June 12th – in the Sala delle Baleari at 5pm – with the round table dedicated to women in transport, a sector traditionally the prerogative of men. It will be an opportunity to dialogue with Linda Stivalaaviation sales director Toscana Aeroporti Spa, Valentina Pulidoricouncilor of the Taxi Pisa cooperative (COTAPI), Chiara OrsettiNCC (rental company with driver), Monica Fiaschifreight transport – Sole proprietorship Nelli Massimiliano e Marzia Bottaini, NCC Bus, Touristata Bus SNC. The meeting, which will see the participation and institutional greetings of the equal opportunities councilor of the Municipality of Pisa, Gabriella Porcaro and Ivana Ceratopresident of the CNA Pisa women’s business committee, will be coordinated by the journalist and communications manager of CNA Pisa, Francesca Franceschi.
During this session we will discuss how women can contribute to innovation and sustainability in this sector and how, with their example, skills and abilities, they manage to break down gender prejudices and stereotypes every day, starting from barriers to entry and career progression for women in the transport sector; it will also be an opportunity to identify good practices to promote inclusion and diversity and explore mentoring and support initiatives for women who aspire to leadership roles in this environment. The next three meetings – all with free and free admission – will be held in the months of September, October and November.
