5 videos to watch on International Women's Day

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As we celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March, here are five videos that highlight the struggle for gender parity.

The Global Gender Gap Report

The Global Gender Gap Index ranks over 140 economies according to how well they are leveraging their female talent pool, based on economic, educational, health-based and political indicators. With a decade of data, the 2015 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report – first published in 2006 – reveals patterns of change around the world.

Davos 2016 - Progress Towards Parity

At the Annual Meeting 2016 in Davos, an all-star panel gathered to discuss the challenges facing the journey towards gender parity. What are the opportunities to achieve progress towards parity as the demand on workforces and societies rapidly shift?

Panelists:
· Melinda Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA.
· Jonas Prising, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ManpowerGroup, USA.
· Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Board, Facebook, USA.
· Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
· Zhang Xin, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, SOHO China, People's Republic of China.

China 2015 – Parity Equals Performance

Moderated by Joe Palca, Science Correspondent at NPR, this session held at the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2015 in Dalian, People's Republic of China, addresses the gender gap in science and technology. Are companies missing out on female-led innovation in the digital economy?

Panelists include:
- Masako Egawa, Professor, Hitotsubashi University, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Japan
- Maria Pinelli, Global Vice-Chair, Strategic Growth Markets, EY, United Kingdom
- Jun Qin, Chairman, Tsinghua Holding Technological Innovation Co., People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
- Nina Tandon, President and Chief Executive Officer, EpiBone, USA

Emma Watson

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Emma Watson, delivered a stirring speech encouraging world and corporate leaders to take action for gender equality during the kickoff of a HeForShe programme launch during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos on January 23rd, 2015.

Davos 2016: The Gender Impact on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

This issue briefing examined the degree and breadth of gender gaps across key industries and possible remedies to consider for each.

Speakers:
- Mara Swan, Executive Vice-President, Global Strategy and Talent, ManpowerGroup, USA.
- Theresa Whitmarsh, Executive Director, Washington State Investment Board, USA.
- Saadia Zahidi, Head of Employment and Gender Initiatives, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum.