People Linking to Embrace and Develop Gender Equality
About PLEDGE
Everyone enjoys equal opportunities, choices, resources and services in a gender equal world. A world that is better, safer and fairer for all of us, with balanced, more successful families, richer workplaces and healthier communities.
Gender equality is the state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
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PLEDGE shares a commitment to act as champions for change, to impact the views of generations and reach the Knox community to take a stand and advance gender equality. We all have a role in building understanding and acting for greater equality in our workplaces, places of study and community, as well as changing attitudes to gender inequality that contribute to violence against women.
Knox Local Champions for
Gender Equality Annual Awards
The Knox Local Champions for Gender Equality Awards are presented annually to community members for outstanding efforts in leadership and action shown in championing women and girls in Knox.
Congratulations to all those who were nominated for the 2019 Awards and thank you all for the work you do in our community. The range and quality of nominees in 2019 was impressive, from which five finalists were selected. Knox City Council Deputy Mayor Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch presented the Knox Local Champions for Gender Equality Awards on Friday 29th November at the Knox Civic Centre.
Knox Local Champions Gender Equality Awards
These awards are presented annually to community members for outstanding efforts in leadership and action shown in championing women and girls in Knox.
Women's Empowerment Workshops, Strong Women
These workshop are all about equipping and empowering women to build an awareness of their potential and their rights.
International Women's Day 2021
A series of three practical and interactive Women’s Leadership Workshops hosted by PLEDGE for local women. More details coming soon.
16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women.