Durham Region recognizes International Women’s Day

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Durham Region is filled with talented, courageous and hard-working women; people who bring fresh insights, innovation and ingenuity into our lives.

We all have women in our lives, whose direct actions helped to shape us, while also helping to make our communities better. Today, we invite everyone to celebrate their contributions, successes and achievements—via International Women’s Day.

Please take a moment to recognize, and reflect upon, these accomplishments; how women have, and continue, to inform our quality of life. On behalf of Regional Council, I would like to share our appreciation of the Region’s numerous female staff members, our CAO, three female department heads, and seven Regional Councillors.

This year’s theme is embracing equity. Durham Region is committed to supporting a gender equal world, free of bias, barriers and discrimination; a place where each of us can feel welcome, contribute to, and benefit from our successes.

Today is a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; and calls on everyone to work toward gender equality.”

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