First all-female aircrew in Spain: a growing opportunity for women?

“INAER FORMS SPAIN’S FIRST ALL-FEMALE MEDICAL HELICOPTER CREW” This certainly caught my eye when it landed in my inbox yesterday afternoon, courtesy of bcm public relations. The gender of an air ambulance crew might not be important to many people both in and outside of the HEMS (helicopter emergency medical services) / aviation industry, but … Continue reading →

Women in Public Life 2012 conference

Over 100 years ago, women had tubes forced down their throats as they stood, starving, for what they believed in: that women had the same rights as men. Last week’s Women in Public Life conference looked at where women stand today, several decades on. Undoubtedly, there have been marked achievements in equality since the Suffragettes made history. But what the conference … Continue reading →

Celebrating Women Leaders – nominate now!

There’s still time to make your nomination for the Women in Public Life Awards 2012! There are 12 categories, including business, journalism and the public sector; all with one thing in common – to commend people who stand out as outstanding women role models. I’m particularly excited about the Voluntary Sector Achiever and International Women’s … Continue reading →