International Women in Mining (IWiM) is gearing up to release its highly anticipated 2021-2023 Impact Report on Tuesday, 5 December 2023. This comprehensive report highlights the organisation’s transformative initiatives, showcasing remarkable achievements and the positive ripple effect on the mining industry and beyond.
The Impact Report, a culmination of two years of dedicated work, delves into key areas such as our stakeholder engagement, mission in action and impact goals, providing a transparent and insightful overview of IWiM’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
The 2021-2023 Impact Report highlights the following achievements:
- The IWRMP programme continues to grow and has welcomed over 100 mentees each in 2022 and 2023, a significant increase from the previous cohort of 70. To date, IWRMP has facilitated the personal and professional growth of 416 mentees, including 68 scholars, based in 40+ countries.
- IWiM is a convener of 20 leading international organisations and policy shapers in quarterly WIM Global Exchange sharing information about initiatives and outlook
- The Inclusive Workplace Design project designed by IWiM as a multi-stakeholder initiative contributes insights on best practices and effective strategies for fostering attraction, recruitment, retention, and well-being of female and male professionals in the mining industry
- IWiM launched the International Day of Women in Mining in 2022, an annual day of observance on 15 June, as a celebration of women’s contributions to mining and to encourage companies to champion gender equity in the sector
- IWiM has actively participated and continues to participate in policy initiatives, international working groups on gender and/or multi-stakeholder groups, peer reviews, and advocacy in international forums
Barbara Dischinger, IWiM Director, expresses excitement about the upcoming release: “As we reflect on the timeline spanning September 2021 to 2023, IWiM stands proud as a collaborator, creator, reviewer, and participant in the positive transformations our industry is witnessing. Our impact is not just about the changes we’ve witnessed but the advancements we continue to make. This report is a testament to our journey and the unwavering commitment of each member of the IWiM community.”
IWiM invites the public, media, and stakeholders to access the Impact Report on Tuesday, 5 December 2023 on the official website. The report aims to inspire, inform, and spark conversations about the positive impact that collaborative efforts can achieve.
