Our Associate is interviewed by TrainingAid
For International Women's Day this year, our Associate, Charmarie Maegle was interviewed by TrainingAid to discuss the importance of gender equality in tourism. In the article, Gender Equality:…
Gender Equality Champion of the Year: The significance of the Award for the gender equality movement.
Head judge Dr Stroma Cole and EiT Volunteer Dr Yasmin Begum delve into the importance of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award and its wider impact on Gender Equality in Tourism...
Gender Equality Champion Award
Here at Equality in Tourism, we are excited to have launched the first award of its kind in the tourism sector: the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award.
Second Generation Leaders
by Anny Andaryati North Mollo’s Mutis Mountain is the source of four major Timorese rivers, with diverse ecosystems like bonsai forests, eucalyptus woodlands and horse-grazed…
Angelina Aspuac, a tribute to the struggle of Guatemalan weaving women
By Marta Salvador, Alba Sud Angelina Aspuac. Source: Erick Aspuac from Thousand Currents The characteristic that joins the women in this article, and many others…
The Women of the Hidden Valley – A Culinary Experience
By Elisa Spampinato This is the story of the invisible traditional communities of Brazil, hidden in the Ribeira Valley. The story of brave women, empowered by their…
Marta’s Story – Challenging Stereotypes
By Marta Muslin My name is Marta Muslin and I’m a 39-year-old single mother to a 13-year-old boy. I come from Manggarai, West Flores, East…
SASANE – Experiences, success and struggles
By Shyam Pokharel Samrakshak Samuha Nepal (SASANE) is a survivor-led organization that was established in 2008 under the founding principle that women survivors of human…
Tusha’s Story – How I Overcame My Fears
By Angela Hadjipateras Born in Supinho, a small rural village in the Zambezia province of North Central Mozambique, Tusha was one of 5 children. Her…
Evelyn’s Story – Adventure Alternative
By Evelyn Muronji Walluckano My name is Evelyn Muronji Walluckano. I’ve been working in the tourism industry for nine years, after pursuing two diplomas—in food…
Women Who Inspire Me
By Hamira Zamani-Farahani As I reflect on my life as we approach International Women’s Day, there are three women that come to mind. These women…
International Women’s Day 2020
The important time of the year has come around again when all eyes are focused on the issue of equality for women - it's International…
Discover Eco-Romania – Laura’s Story
Written by: Danielle Banfield Some people’s dedication to making tourism more sustainable resembles a passion. Laura Vesa is undeniably one of these devoted individuals. The founding leader of…
Addressing the Elephant in the Room – Lek’s Story
Written by: Eve Kanram Sangdeaun “Lek” Chailert was born in the remote village of Baan Lao, just north of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Lek learnt how to care for…
The Marble Mason – Hazel’s Story
written by: Eve Kanram Ever since the Goddesses Tyche and Cybele became guardians of the land, women have been the protectors and carriers of ancient…
