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On 2026-03-06
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International Women’s Day 2026

International Women's Day 2026
This year’s theme is 'Give To Gain', focusing on how sharing knowledge, support, and visibility can accelerate gender equality. Performance, for Airbus Protect, is about the strength of our collective intelligence."Give To Gain," perfectly captures the thought-process behind a high-performing organisation. When we foster a culture where women are empowered to "give", meaning sharing their [...]
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