March 12, 2024

Updated on 03/07/2024

Officialized in 1977 by the United Nations and in 1982 in France, the international day of struggle for women’s rights has its origins in the history of workers’ struggles and women’s demonstrations at the turn of the 20th century in North America. and in Europe.

It is a day of action, awareness and mobilization intended to promote women’s rights and equality between women and men.

The “All Equal” Plan presented on March 7, 2023 by the Government makes support for women who undertake a strong axis of State action.

In 2023, 43% of individual business creators are women. This share decreased by 2 points compared to the previous year. This decline is explained by the decline in creations in certain highly feminized activities such as “home sales”.

Women are the majority in “other household services” (75%), human health and social action (74%) and teaching (51%).

French entrepreneurs sometimes lack visibility and support in bringing their projects to fruition. In order to better support them in their efforts, it is necessary to publicize existing systems and the experiences of those who have embarked on the entrepreneurial adventure to inspire vocations.

It is in this context that events are organized on the occasion of March 8 on the theme of female entrepreneurship, both at the national level and at the departmental level.

On this occasion, Mr. Joël MATHURIN, prefect of Puy-de-Dôme will participate in several events organized in the department, on Friday March 8, 2024, as follows:

• 12 p.m., Trophy for Woman Leader of the Year, at the Saint Mart hotel, Royat: Presentation of the trophy by the prefect to Madame Carole FORCE, President of the Women’s BasketBall League

• 3:45 p.m., participation and closing of the “Women’s Entrepreneurship” event:

  This event, at the initiative of State services and the CCI Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Puy-de-Dôme Clermont Auvergne Métropole, supported by Crédit Agricole Center France and Caisse d’Epargne Auvergne Limousin, will take place in the premises of the CCI Chambers of Commerce and Industry Formation, 14 rue Jean Claret in Clermont-Ferrand, from 2 p.m.

  Around a hundred women who have created their business for less than 3 months as well as those who have creation projects are invited to meet those involved in supporting business creation, in particular through 20 stands and 3 capsule workshops around advice, financing and networking.

• 5:30 p.m., Ceremony for awarding decorations to female personnel of the armed forces and security forces, at the prefecture (lounges – access via 4 boulevard Desaix, Clermont-Ferrand)

The sub-prefects or their representatives will also participate in events within the districts as follows:

• District of Ambert: Saturday March 9, 2024

  at 10 a.m. “Women’s rights cycle ride / 8.5 km” then

  from 11:30 a.m.: Official fixing of the “women and sport label” plaque on the premises of the Union Cycliste Ambert Auvergne (UC2A) association at the Maison du vélo, 274 Esplanade Robert Lacroix, in Ambert, in the presence of Ms. Marie SANITAS, general secretary of the sub-prefecture of Ambert

  The “women and sport label”, awarded to the club last December, is an action carried out by the CDOMS (departmental committee of municipal sports offices) which runs the “women and sport” network in conjunction with the departmental delegation for women’s rights and equality and the management of national education services (youth, engagement and sports services) with financial support from the State (DDETS and ANS: €1,500/year).

For nearly 17 years, this label has rewarded clubs which have implemented actions intended to facilitate women’s access to sports and integrate them into governing bodies.

• Issoire district: Friday March 8, 2024

  from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

  An exchange meeting on the theme of Women’s Entrepreneurship is being held at the France Travail Issoire agency, 47, rue du 8 mai, in Issoire, with the France Active Auvergne network, the AFEE association, the network of entrepreneur Hey les Filles it’s Thursday, the Femmes Territoires network and the CIDFF.

Project leaders will be able to freely discuss their journey and their projects and better understand the missions of France Active Auvergne and other networks and the different support possibilities.

• District of Thiers: Tuesday March 26, 2024

  from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

  A meeting is organized between young people from the Collège de la Durolle, at Monnerie-le-Montel and Ms. Judith HUSSON, sub-prefect of Thiers, Ms. Chantal CHASSANG, mayor of the town and the director of this college in order to discuss their respective backgrounds and professions.

  This meeting is part of a project carried out by Radio Arverne in conjunction with the Departmental Delegation for Women’s Rights and Equality. Several workshops are offered to them during the school year aimed at raising girls’ awareness of the diversification of professional choices (sport, digital, media, etc.).

  At the end of these sessions, they prepare a program which they host themselves in the radio premises and to which the people who have spoken during the year are invited.

  State financial support (DDETS).