OTS - ESMO supports women in South Africa to become autonomous workers
2020. March 10. 09:33
Lugano, 10 March, 2020 (APA/OTS) - On the occasion of International
Women's Day, ESMO affirmed its commitment towards "An equal world
is an enabled world", through the partnership with Township
Patterns for the sustainable production of congress bags for its
meetings, helping women in townships around Cape Town to become
autonomous workers by running sewing cooperatives.
"Gender equality is a social responsibility: everyone can take
an active part toward its achievement," said ESMO President Solange
Peters. "As a professional society, we are at the forefront to
address inequalities among female oncologists, and our activities
are fueled by strongly believing in empowering women across every
discipline and industry sector. Sometimes we just do not realise
that every little action we take, such as selecting the right
partner for producing gadgetry at meetings, may have an impact on
global sustainability, and I am proud that ESMO is making wise
choices in this regard."
By commissioning over 20,000 bags since 2017, ESMO has actively
contributed to empowering 30 women across four cooperatives within
Township Patterns' network. Cooperative chairlady Asakhe Sisilana
said, "In the cooperative, we are able to support each other by
saving money collectively as well as creating a fund for difficult
times. Also, the work has helped us to fix our homes and get ready
for wintertime to make sure our families are dry and warm. With a
steady job, the ladies are in control of their money and that is
powerful."
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About ESMO
ESMO is the leading professional organisation for medical
oncology. With more than 25,000 members representing oncology
professionals from over 160 countries worldwide, ESMO is the
society of reference for oncology education and information.
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