{"id":17555,"date":"2024-03-30T15:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-30T15:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=17555"},"modified":"2024-03-30T15:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T15:22:36","slug":"ncn-celebrates-international-womens-day-highlights-gender-equality-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/ncn-celebrates-international-womens-day-highlights-gender-equality-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"NCN Celebrates International Women&#8217;s Day, Highlights Gender Equality in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p>On March 8, 2024, the National Communications Network (NCN) marked International Women&#8217;s Day with a special celebration honoring its female staff members and reflecting on gender equality in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NCN made a bold statement towards gender equality by revealing that an impressive 66% of its management positions are held by women. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This commitment to diversity and inclusion was underscored as the company honored its female employees on this significant day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Chief Executive Officer Michella Abraham-Ali emphasized the importance of men advocating for gender equality and recognizing the talent and abilities of women in leadership roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She highlighted the need for male leaders to provide opportunities for women to excel and break down barriers in male-dominated environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Nakasia-NCN-Womens-Day-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the voices heard was Zanella Marks, a Technical Operator in NCN&#8217;s Television Production Unit, who shared her experience of being the only female in a male-dominated department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marks expressed her determination to excel and rise to challenges in her role, highlighting the 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