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Gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg will participate in several activities related to gender equality on Friday, March 8, International Women’s Day. Paulina Brandberg will, among other things, participate in a webinar on gender equality development in Sweden organized by Dagens industri.

Brandberg will also participate in the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce’s seminar “What do we gain from a more equal business life – and what is delaying?”.

In connection with the activities, the minister is available to the media. If interested, contact press secretary Anton Johansson.

PGA TOUR

Arnold Palmer Invitational 1/4. Ludvig Åberg makes his first competition since the shared 19th place in the Genesis Invitational on February 18, but it was an uneven first round at Bay Hill for the Swede. Åberg did make six birdies and hit a lot of nice shots, but there were also two double bogeys and three bogeys following, among other things, a visit to the water on hole eleven with a double as a result. He also made double on hole 15 following missing both the drive and the second shot on the wrong side of the fairway and green with difficult situations as a result. With a total of 73 strokes (+1), Åberg is tied for 49th place following the first round, seven strokes behind playing partner Shane Lowry from Ireland, a position he shares with, among others, Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy. Åberg lost just over 2.2 strokes once morest other players in the Approach to Green category, but gained almost 1.5 strokes once morest others on the greens. Norwegian Viktor Hovland is also making his first start since Los Angeles and Hovland moved into one under par following being three over par early in the round. World number one Scottie Scheffler opened with 70 strokes (-2) and shares 20th place. The Arnold Palmer Invitational is the fourth of a total of eight signature events during the year on the PGA Tour. The total prize pool is $20 million with the winner receiving $4 million.

Puerto Rico Open 1/4. As the Arnold Palmer Invitational has a limited starting field, the Puerto Rico Open is played at the same time with Henrik Norlander in the starting field. Norlander opened with a 71 (-1) and is tied for 64th place, six strokes behind Americans Scott Piercy and Joe Highsmith. Danish Rasmus Højgaard is tied for seventh following a round of 67 strokes (-5).

LPGA TOUR

Blue Bay LPGA 2/4. This week the Blue Bay LPGA is played just outside of Hangzhou in China. They have made it a bit into the second round and Anna Nordqvist has managed to play 36 holes in total with three under par. That means a tie for 13th place right now, five strokes behind leader Hye-Jin Choi of Taiwan. Frida Kinhult has also finished the second round and she shares 17th place at two under par following a fine round of 68 (-4) on Friday. Pernilla Lindberg (+2) is tied for 60th following five holes played, Linnea Ström (+3) is tied for 75th following four holes played on the second day, while Dani Holmqvist (+6) is tied for 92nd place.

DP WORLD TOUR

Jonsson Workwear Open 2/4. The second round has begun in the South African Edenvale outside Johannesburg and there are, as usual, many home players at the top. Right now, Oliver Bekker leads at ten under par, one stroke ahead of Englishman Jordan Smith. Jesper Svensson plays once more and he went around on 71 shots (-1) in the first round. Svensson shares 82nd place and starts his second round later in the day. The best Swede at the time of writing is Jens Dantorp, who started his second round with three birdies on the first four holes and Dantorp shares 42nd place at three under par, seven shots behind Bekker. Anton Karlsson (-1) shares 82nd place following four holes played on the second day, Björn Åkessson (par) is tied for 100th following eight holes played, while Adam Blommé and Jonas Blixt, both three over par, share 138th place just now.

KORN FERRY TOUR

Astara Chile Open 1/4. Tim Widing continues to deliver fine rounds at KFT and opened this week’s Chile Open with a 66 (-6) following seven birdies and a bogey. Widing shares seventh place following one round, two strokes behind leaders Rob Oppenheim and Thomas Walsh. Pontus Nyhom was five under par late in the round but two late bogeys meant a 69 stroke (-3) and a tie for 44th place.

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Text: Martin Strömberg • 2024-03-08

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On March 8, 2024, Colombia joins the global celebration of Women’s Day, an emblematic date that commemorates the continued fight for gender equality and women’s rights around the world. This year, Women’s Day falls on a Friday, just to start a weekend where organizations and citizens in general have the opportunity to reflect on the challenges that women face and celebrate their achievements.

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This date will be commemorated in Colombia with a series of activities and reflections that highlighted the importance of moving towards gender equality and the well-being of women in all areas of society. Although March 8 is not a holiday in the country, work and school activities will continue as usual, but the celebration will not go unnoticed.

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This year, the United Nations (UN) launched a call to accelerate gender equality processes under the slogan ‘Investing in women: accelerating progress’. This slogan focuses on the financial-related economic challenges faced by women around the world.

Within the five key areas outlined by the UN, the importance of investing in women as an engine of progress and benefit for all of society was highlighted. In addition, emphasis was placed on eradicating poverty, implementing gender-sensitive financing, transitioning towards a green economy and a caring society, as well as supporting activists working for women’s rights.

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In Colombia, various organizations, educational institutions and government entities will join in the commemoration of Women’s Day, through events, talks and activities that will promote reflection and dialogue on the situation of women in the country and ways to move forward. Gender equality. Through these initiatives, we sought to generate awareness and action to build a more equitable and fair society for all Colombian women.

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The choice of this specific date has deep historical roots dating back to the labor movement of the 19th century. In 1857, hundreds of textile workers in New York (United States) united to demand better working conditions, sparking protests that would mark a milestone in the fight for women’s rights. Since then, the 8M became a symbol of the feminist struggle around the world.

In 1908 or 1909, the date is not precise, the first “Women’s Day” was celebrated in Chicago, United States, and later, in 1910, during the Second International Conference of Socialist Women in Copenhagen (Denmark). , March 8 was proclaimed as International Women’s Day, as proposed by Clara Zetkin, according to Unicef.

Since then, this date has been a reminder of the importance of gender equality and women’s rights.

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Among the background, March 25, 1911 marked a dark episode in the labor history of the United States. In a matter of minutes, a fire consumed the eighth, ninth and tenth floors of the Asch Building in New York’s Greenwich Village.

On these floors was the Triangle Shirtwaist factory, where around 500 people worked, mostly young immigrants. The disaster claimed the lives of 123 women and 23 men, leaving a deep shock in the city and generating a push to advance workplace safety regulations and the recognition of women’s rights.

The causes of the fire are still a matter of debate. Some versions point to a poorly extinguished cigarette butt in a trash can, while others suggest a spark caused by a machine. There is even speculation that it might have been intentional, for the purpose of collecting insurance. Whatever the cause, the flames spread quickly in an environment filled with flammable material.

Triangle Shirtwaist factory tragedy a turning point in labor law – credit Reuters

When the fire broke out, the conditions for escape were practically impossible. Firefighters arrived quickly, but the ladders were too short and the hoses lacked the necessary power. The fire blocked access to the elevator and the stairs, forcing many workers to look for an exit by jumping out of the windows.

In less than thirty minutes, according to national media, the fire devastated the factory, leaving a devastating toll of death and pain. Many of the victims lost their lives due to burns or asphyxiation, while others died trying to escape via the elevator or jumping from the building’s windows.

The factory’s owners, Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, were put on trial for manslaughter, but were acquitted due to their connections and a judicial system that favored the powerful. However, in a civil trial they were found guilty of death by negligence and ordered to pay compensation to the victims’ families.

Therefore, 8M became a reminder of the continued fight for women’s rights. The tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory is closely linked to this date, since many of the victims were women who worked in precarious conditions. Their sacrifice continues to be remembered as a symbol of the fight for justice and equality in the workplace.

In 1975, the United Nations (UN) officially recognized International Women’s Day, cementing its importance worldwide. Since then, millions of women around the world take to the streets every year to demand equality and with the intention of taking a step towards the end of discrimination.