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IWD2023: Spotlight On Women In Male-Dominated Industries

Sonia Randhawa, Director, Centre for Independent Journalism | Leena Ghosh, Head of Human Rights and Social Standards, RSPO

08-Mar-23 18:00

IWD2023: Spotlight On Women In Male-Dominated Industries

We’re marking International Women’s Day by celebrating women working in traditionally male-dominated fields. First, Sonia Randhawa joined us to speak about her work in journalism. Then, we discussed working in the field of palm oil and sustainability with Leena Ghosh.

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Produced by: Alia Zefri, Natasha Fusil

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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Categories:  the workplace,  Women in Business

Tags:  IWD2023,  women,  women's rights,  international women's day,  journalism,  palm oil, 


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