• 08 Mar 2021
• opticom

The participation of women is critical to the achievement of a safe and secured community. There are women who play significant roles and make a great impact but, compared to their male counterparts, the numbers still remain low.

Some of the major contributions by women are felt globally and locally. Women are in the forefront of decision making processes that are meant to keep nations safe. While working as front line workers for instance; security guards, virtual guards, health-workers and safety specialists, the society has significantly benefited from the efforts of women in ensuring of security and safety.

Women help create a better work environment; they relate through empathy, communication and appreciation for other points of views. Women are more sensitive and intuitive as compared to men and possess the emotional intelligence needed to create a well-rounded workforce. Women have a greater willingness to communicate and receive feedback contributing to problem solving and risk management. Women improve productivity, adapt better and possess greater attributes based on the uniqueness they add to the security and safety industry.

We highly advocate for the promotion of women’s involvement in the development of institutions, including both international and national governance, security and safety settings so that women can access and benefit from these structures as well as inform their design.

To all the women making a difference and contributing to keeping the society safe, we celebrate and honour you.

International Women’s Day!