# EmbraceEquity International Women ’ s Day
Gender inequality is a health issue and key driver of family violence .
Merri Health is committed to promoting gender equity , challenging inequality , calling out bias and stereotypes .
Merri leaders shared their ‘ leadership journeys and lessons ’ to support others navigating their careers and workforce gender equity .
“ We are deeply committed to creating a better future for our community and workforce that is gender equitable , free of violence , safe and respectful .
“ Alongside our work , we proudly celebrate initiatives that promote respect for all gender identities , and we ’ re delighted to recognise the unique contributions and achievements of women on IWD .”
Maryanne Tadic Merri Health Acting CEO
We ’ re proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency , which recognises our achievements in closing the gender pay gap .
Merri leaders Carolyn Wallace , Heleni Bagiartakis , Julie McCormack , Nam Dutt and Jillian Dent ( left to right ) at a special panel discussion to empower gender equity at work and communities .
4 . | MerriNews April – May 2023