As we celebrate International Womens’ Day in 2023, we continue to reflect on the centuries of cemented biases, to injustices, to discrimination, that women have been and go through.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) states that women are paid 20% less than men, with the ILO calling for state and organisational level reforms for systemic change in order to bridge the gap.

Within Asia, efforts towards financial inclusion are underway but it took the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate the emergence of Digital Financial Services (DFS) that could reach newer markets and market segments. Research and thought leadership continues to stress the need for an intersectional understanding in order to truly #EmbraceEquity so that solutions ensure the inclusion of women in all aspects of life. In celebration of IWD 2023 and in keeping with this year’s theme, here are three dimensions we should be mindful of everyday to move towards embracing equity.

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