Global Voice - Voices In Leadership - Celebrating Gender Equality

In this special episode of the WBU Global Voice Podcast, we take a short break from the usual format of our Voices In Leadership series to mark International Women’s Day and celebrate the leadership, achievements, and contributions of blind and partially sighted women across our global movement.The episode brings together excerpts from two previously published interviews with women leaders of the World Blind Union. You’ll hear portions of our conversation with Diane Bergeron, featured in Episode 3 of On the Road to São Paulo, as well as excerpts from our interview with Cristina Chamorro Muñoz, First Vice President of the WBU, from Episode 4 of Voices in Leadership. Together, these conversations highlight some of the important work taking place across the movement to advance gender equality and strengthen the leadership of women who are blind or partially sighted.The episode also features audio from the Women’s Forum held during the World Blindness Summit in São Paulo, including the audio from the video produced during the event and a reading of the Women’s Manifesto developed by participants from around the world.We conclude the episode with a special moment from the WBU General Assembly, where the Women’s Empowerment Award was presented to Ana Peláez of Spain in recognition of her longstanding leadership and contributions to advancing the rights of women with disabilities.Resources referenced in this episodeEpisode 3 – On the Road to São Paulo featuring Diane BergeronEpisode 4 – Voices in Leadership featuring Cristina Chamorro MuñozWomen’s Forum Video – World Blindness SummitWomen’s Manifesto – World Blindness SummitIf you have feedback on this episode or any other episode of the WBU Global Voice Podcast, you can contact us at [email protected].