African Mining February 2022 | Page 11

GLOBAL NEWS •

International Women in Mining

IWiM Chair , Gillian Davidson .

International Women in Mining ( IWiM ), a leading not-for profit global organisation pursuing gender equality and promoting the voices of women in mining , released its inaugural Impact Report late last year , detailing the organisation ' s achievements and the wider societal impact of its work .

The 2021 Impact Report highlights the organisation ’ s progress and achievements across three key pillars : as an Industry Change Agent , WIM Champion and Diversity Trend Setter . The report also tracks the organisation ’ s timeline of growth since it was established in 2007 and includes information on the value added by its partnerships and the relationships built with various stakeholders worldwide .

IWiM has connected with over 12 000 + members worldwide and has collaborated with over 70 Women in Mining ( WIM ) organisations on all continents . The organisation has also cultivated an international network of leading companies , organisations , and individuals who share their vision for the mining sector . This networking has always been conducted with the aim of inspiring men and women to be advocates , change-makers , and leaders in their businesses and communities .

The 2021 Impact Report highlights the following achievements :

• In March 2021 , IWiM convened an inaugural Global WIM Summit of 225 WIM organisation leaders

• IWiM is the Secretariat of the International WIM Alliance open to 100 + WIM organisations globally

• The organisation is also the convener of 15 leading international organisations in a quarterly WIM Global Exchange

• In the 4 years of its annual global cross-company mentoring programme , IWRMP , IWiM has facilitated the growth of 200 mentees from 30 + countries including 56 scholars

• IWiM has actively participated in policy initiatives , peer reviews , and advocacy in international forums

These achievements were attained through initiatives in line with the organisation ' s vision of a global change of mindset for gender equality in mining . Engagement , influence , and collective dynamics all proved integral to IWiM ’ s mandate , action , and impact .

“ Going forward , IWiM will focus on leveraging the collective strength of women in mining to drive better recognition of women ’ s outstanding contribution to mining and equal rights ,” commented IWiM Chair , Gillian Davidson .

“ Our ambition to transform mining is shared worldwide by visionary men , women , and organisations across the mineral value chain : together we can realise new and unique opportunities for women , the mining sector , and the communities they invigorate and empower ,” she added . •