On this day of Women's Vote Institution, we interviewed our partner Rachel Tucunduva about the importance of this date:
1.The women's vote was conquered after a struggle of 100 years. What does the institution of this right represent for Brazilian society?
A.: The women's vote, won after a struggle of 100 years, represents an essential and inalienable right of women, which long before that should have been recognised by society, of which women in many countries represent more than half. The recognition of women's right to vote is an act of justice.
2.What are the main obstacles that still hinder the involvement of women in Brazilian democracy and in leadership positions in general?
A.: Machismo, prejudice and disrespect are, in my opinion, still the main obstacles hindering women's involvement in Brazilian democracy and in leadership positions in general
3.How can companies act to foster the presence of women in positions of power?
A.: Companies can promote the presence of women in positions of power, in the first place, simply by hiring more women for positions of power and empowering them to fully exercise these positions and, complementarily, by adopting internal policies of appreciation and respect for women's work, with lectures, workshops and other awareness-raising events for company members, from the highest positions to the bottom of the hierarchical pyramid.
