Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Get ready for #IWD2026.
International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive.
Corinne Ripoche, CEO of Capita Experience, is a female CEO in the heavily male dominated tech industry, taking real action in line with her passion for supporting and empowering other women.
Focusing on the UN’s 2026 theme of ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For all Women and Girls’, Corinne is particularly supporting the ‘rights’ part of the theme, for example:
- Women’s rights to education – Corinne is a founding member of The Girls’ Education Collective, which is part of Plan International. The collective supports a range of projects around the world that are helping to keep girls in school, and ensure all children have equal access to safe and quality education
- Women’s rights to do business – Corinne is a Global board member of the C200 – an organisation of female entrepreneurs and corporate executives that celebrate and advance women’s leadership in business
Corinne is a founding member of The Girls’ Education Collective, which supports a range of projects around the world that are helping to keep girls in school, and ensure all children have equal access to safe and quality education. She is also a Global board member of the C200 – an organisation of female entrepreneurs and corporate executives that celebrate and advance women’s leadership in business.
Corinne Ripoche, CEO, Capita Experience:
“It’s time to move past awareness and focus on action. The action we can all take to fight for real change on gender equality. .
“When we protect a girl’s right to learn, we aren’t just changing one life – we are securing the foundation of our collective future. And looking beyond education to careers, we must continue to dismantle the systemic barriers that still prevent women from rising.
“By ensuring every girl has the tools to lead and the opportunity for a seat at the table, we create a world that is not only more equitable but more empathetic and resilient.”