{"id":85458,"date":"2026-03-06T01:35:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irap.org\/?p=85458"},"modified":"2026-03-06T01:35:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T01:35:31","slug":"give-to-gain-looking-back-to-move-forward-on-international-womens-day-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irap.org\/nl\/2026\/03\/give-to-gain-looking-back-to-move-forward-on-international-womens-day-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Geven om te ontvangen: Terugblikken om vooruit te komen op Internationale Vrouwendag 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The global theme for International Women\u2019s Day 2026 is\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cGive to Gain,\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a powerful reminder that progress is accelerated through generosity, collaboration, and shared support. The core message is simple: giving\u2014whether it is time, knowledge, resources, or visibility\u2014is not a subtraction; it is an intentional multiplication. When women thrive, communities and future generations rise with them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At iRAP, this theme resonates deeply with our mission. Every day, our global partners give their\u00a0expertise\u00a0and data so that communities can gain a world free of high-risk roads. This year, instead of launching a new campaign, we are taking a moment to look back and celebrate how the iRAP community has already been living the \u201cGive to Gain\u201d philosophy, and the incredible impact it continues to create.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving Opportunities, Gaining Global Leaders<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of our proudest ongoing initiatives is the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/irap.org\/2025\/08\/celebrating-the-future-of-road-safety-announcing-the-2025-women-in-engineering-grant-recipients\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Women in Engineering Training Grants<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Over recent years, iRAP has offered grants to dozens of female engineers from over 54 countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Give:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Providing free access to essential capacity-building, including the Star Rating Essentials and Star Rating for Designs courses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gain:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The road safety industry gains highly skilled, local experts who are actively assessing and designing out high-risk roads in their own communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/5o3iEEpsbxA?si=ziGIDITbEMymUv6M&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/2025\/08\/celebrating-the-future-of-road-safety-announcing-the-2025-women-in-engineering-grant-recipients\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read more on our IWED2025 Grant Recipients &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving Wisdom, Gaining Resilience: Insights from our Board<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2024, we proudly turned the spotlight on three of our esteemed iRAP Board members who\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gave<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0their time to share profound career advice. Their insights perfectly embody the &#8216;Give to Gain&#8217; spirit:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sue Sharland (Former CEO, TRL)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reminded us that we can gain effective leadership by giving empathy and respect, proving you can be assertive and effective without aggression. She highlighted the need for flexible paths and workplace allyship to support more women into senior roles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raquel Barrios (Executive Director, YOURS)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shared how stepping into discomfort and trusting her instincts allowed her to gain personal and professional growth. She championed the importance of women giving fresh, diverse perspectives at the decision-making table.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Olive Kobusingye (Global Injury Epidemiologist)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> spoke powerfully about the need to stop forcing women to choose between family and career. By giving women visibility in leadership, society gains the immense, often invisible strengths women bring\u2014like resilience, compassion, and the ability to multitask.\u00a0As she noted, the more women girls see in the workplace, the less they question their own potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Olive-quote-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Olive quote 3&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sue-quote-2-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Sue quote 2&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Raquel-quote-2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Raquel quote 2&#8243; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/2024\/03\/paving-the-way-for-safer-roads-celebrating-women-in-road-safety-for-international-womens-day\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read full interviews here with our iRAP Board members&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving a Platform, Gaining Crucial Perspectives<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have also prioritized creating spaces to listen to the lived experiences of women on the frontlines of global road safety, such as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nathalie\u00a0Chiavassa<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Safer Journeys Lead, Africa),\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Samar\u00a0Abouraad<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Safer Journeys Specialist,\u00a0Europe\u00a0and the Middle East), and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Judy Williams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(Global Programme &amp; Communications Manager).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Give:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Amplifying the voices of female leaders driving change in our industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gain:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0A vital understanding of the intersection between road infrastructure and women\u2019s empowerment. Designing roads for women&#8217;s safety\u2014particularly as pedestrians and public transport users\u2014unlocks their access to education, healthcare, and employment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/u4gIi4dbWeI&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/2025\/03\/iwd2025-empowering-women-through-road-safety\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read full interviews here with our iRAP Road Safety Leaders&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Giving Data a Gender Lens, Gaining Inclusive Safety<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0iRAP\u00a0methodology\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">is powered by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0data to save lives. However, data is most powerful when viewed through an inclusive lens. As our Global Innovation Manager,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monica Olyslagers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0has previously highlighted, there is a critical need to look at transport safety from a gender perspective.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Give:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Applying our Star Rating\u00a0methodology\u00a0to specifically target the safety of vulnerable road users\u2014pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Gain:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Because women often\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">perform care-giving roles and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rely more heavily on walking and micro-mobility, focusing our data on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">vulnerable road\u00a0users and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these modes ensures we gain a transport network that truly protects everyone.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IWD-blog.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IWD blog&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/2022\/03\/iwd-2022-break-the-bias-blog-star-ratings-and-gender-analysis\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/2022\/03\/iwd-2022-break-the-bias-blog-star-ratings-and-gender-analysis\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Read more on Gender and Star Rating research&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Ripple Effect of Shared Knowledge<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From the fact that over half of the iRAP team are women, to the daily mentoring and collaboration that happens across our global partner network, the spirit of \u201cGive to Gain\u201d is woven into our DNA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This International Women\u2019s Day, we invite our entire #RAPcommunity to reflect:\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How will you share your knowledge, open a door, or support a female colleague this year?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Because when we give to each other, we all gain safer roads.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/irap.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IWD-email-signature-block-9.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IWD-email-signature-block-9&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The global theme for International Women\u2019s Day 2026 is\u00a0\u201cGive to Gain,\u201d\u00a0a powerful reminder that progress is accelerated through generosity, collaboration, and shared support. 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