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Line 10: − <big><center>''' What is the Panel Pledge? </center>'''</big> − The Panel Pledge is a personal commitment to take a stand for gender equality at conferences and events. Inspiration for this pledge comes from three Australian organizations: the Chief Executive Women, the Male Champions of Change and the Women’s Leadership Institute Australia. Different versions of the #panelpledge exist around the world, but they all share the aim of improving the representation of women on panels and at public forums. − <big><center>''' Why should I take the Panel Pledge?</center>'''</big>+ − In taking the #PanelPledge you commit to:+ − + − '''1. Asking the question <br>'''+ − When you are asked to be a panelist, you will request confirmation of the other panelists/speakers/participants. Reserve the right not to participate on panels where women are excluded.+ − + − '''2. Refusing to participate on men-only panels<br>'''+ − As a man, this is the best way to help achieve gender equality at conferences and events. If you do choose to participate, you commit to noting the lack of balance on the panel and highlighting the panel pledge.+ − As a woman, you can refuse to moderate or participate in events with all-male panels. If you do choose to participate, you commit to noting the lack of balance on the panel and highlighting the panel pledge. − − '''3. Promoting gender equality in your own organization<br>''' − Ensure events organized by your own organization strive for gender equality. Have the organization take the corporate pledge. − − '''4. Challenging excuses<br>''' − It is very unlikely there are no qualified or available women who could participate. Be prepared to offer the names of women who event organizers could approach.
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In taking the Panel Pledge (or any of its iterations), pledges demonstrate committed action to combatting gender discrimination and amplifying the voices of women globally.<br>
The Panel Pledge is an initiative established to demand gender diversity on panels known by many names globally, and pledge takers include individuals as well as various companies and organizations. Not only does it help hold individuals accountable to addressing their unconscious biases, it also improves accessibility to various forums for women globally.<br>
The Panel Pledge at Shared Services Canada is championed by Executive Vice-President and Champion for Women, Sarah Paquet, and launched in 2019. In 2020, it’s more important than ever. Gender parity at events and on panels still has a long way to go, but by taking the Panel Pledge and holding yourself and others accountable, we can make this a reality.<br>
The initiative requires pledges to commit to not speaking on male-only panels. Those who take the panel pledge also commit to advocating for women’s representation on panels by asking the following questions:<br>
# Are there women, or equal numbers of men and women, participating in the panel?<br>
# What is the event organizer doing to ensure gender diversity at their event?<br>
# Will the organizers commit to reaching out to additional resources to attain gender balance on their panel and at their event?<br>
Taking the #GCPanelPledge represents a commitment to advancing the profile of women across the Government of Canada- both in and out of the STEM space.
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