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Empowerment and Workplace Challenges for Women in Italy

Castel Romano Designer Outlet and Differenza Donna partnered to discuss women's empowerment and workplace challenges in Italy, featuring a panel discussion and symbolic actions.

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Gender IssuesItalyGender EqualityWomen's RightsWorkplaceEmpowerment

Castel Romano Designer OutletDifferenza DonnaWwfMcarthurglenInps

Elisa ErcoliLudovica LisiTitti Di SalvoMaya VetriValentina Melis

What theatrical performance was included in the event?: The actress and activist Valentina Melis performed an excerpt from her play, "Stai zitta!," based on Michela Murgia's essay, to emphasize the ongoing struggle for women's equality.
What strategies were discussed to address women's empowerment?: Participants discussed strategies to promote women's empowerment, including better work-life balance policies, equal pay, and cultural changes to challenge gender stereotypes and discrimination.
What was the main topic of the event held at Castel Romano Designer Outlet?: Castel Romano Designer Outlet and Differenza Donna collaborated on a public event focused on women's empowerment and workplace challenges. The event, titled #libere di scegliere, featured a panel discussion with various women leaders and activists.
What are some of the key challenges faced by women in the Italian workplace?: The event highlighted the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles, despite women being more highly educated than men in Italy. Key challenges include the gender pay gap, work-life balance difficulties, and sexual harassment in the workplace.
What was the symbolic gesture made to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women?: A giant red bench was installed at the WWF-affiliated Castel Romano Oasis to symbolize the fight against gender-based violence, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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