Around the world, women continue to fight for equal rights.

March 8, International Womens Day, is

a dedicated opportunity to call for greater equality. On MAKERS, we recognize women who better
the world, whether theyre providing resources for women in war-torn countriesor teaching
girls to code. By highlighting their stories, we hope to empower the next generation of women
leaders to aim higher, go further. Why? Because we still have a lot of ground the cover.
Below, learn statistics that show the incredible inequalities we have to tackle, and discover the
organizations that are working to change them. In parentheses, find the statistics source and a link
to more information. This International Womens Day, how will you support women around the
world?
1. In 2015, only half of the worlds working-age women are in the labor force, compared to 77
percent of working-age men. Microlending programs like Kiva help women start and sustain their
own businesses. (Department of Labor)
2. Women with full-time jobs still earn only about 77 percent of their male counterparts earnings.
Talk about how much you earn, and report inequality. Learn about how to file a charge of
discrimination with the EEOC here. (White House)
3. African-American women earn 64 cents and Latina women earn 56 cents for every dollar earned
by a Caucasian man. Lean In offers resources for negotiation in the workplace. (White House)
4. 62 million girls are denied an education all over the world. #UpForSchool wants to change that.
Sign their petition here. (UN Foundation)
5. Every year, an estimated 15 million girls under 18 are married worldwide, with little or no say in
the matter. Girls Not Brides studies the problem and is working to find workable solutions. They
know that education and empowerment for girls are the first steps. You can help by sharing the
facts or donating to projects making a difference.
6. 4 out of 5 victims of human trafficking are girls. The Malala Fund raises awareness and funds
for girls to get out of this cycle and into school. (Malala Fund)
7. According to the UN Foundation, At least 250,000 maternal deaths and as many as 1.7 million
newborn deaths would be averted if the need for both family planning and maternal and newborn
health services were met.
8. On average, 30% of women who have been in a relationship report that they have experienced
some form of physical or sexual violence by their partner. The National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence offers volunteer opportunities, and you can support them at their events by checking
their calendar here. (WHO)
9. Female genital mutilation (FGM) affects more than 125 million girls and women alive today. It is
recognized internationally as a human rights violation. Equality Now offers specific points that will
help you take action against FGM worldwide. (WHO)

10. American women serving in Iraq or Afghanistan are more likely to be raped by a comrade then
killed by an enemy.The Service Womens Action Network helps achieve equal opportunities,
protections and benefits for women in the military. Learn about their mission. (Pentagon)
11. In Saudi Arabia, women arent allowed to drive and are discouraged from working jobs that
would put them in contact with men. The unemployment rate for women is 34 percent for women, 7
percent for men.
12. At least 1000 honor killings occur in India and Pakistan each annually. Honor based crimes are
distinguished by the fact that they are often carried out by a victims family or community.
The Honour Based Violence Awareness Network includes resources for victims and allies.
(HBVA)
13. As of August 214, 74 colleges in the United States had pending Title IX sexual violence
investigations. Learn how you can help stop sexual assault at Its On Us. (NPR)
14. Women around the world aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than
from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria. The United Nations has a list of suggestionsto help
change this statistic, improving the lives of women and girls. (UN)
15. Around the world, only 22 percent of all national parliamentarians are female. Thats double the
number in 1995, but still a marker of slow change. Running Start is an organization that helps
bring young women into politics. Learn about their programs and events here. (UN)
16. By 2018, there will be 1.4 million open technology jobs in the U.S. and, at the current rate of
students graduating with degrees in computer science, only 29% of applicants will be women.Girls
Who Code aims to educate and expose at least 1 million girls to computer science by 2020. Learn
more about what they do here. (Microsoft Research)
17. 1 in 5 women on US college campuses have experienced sexual assault. End Rape on
Campus offers resources for survivors and supporters, working to bring more cases to court and
raise awareness. (AAUW)
18. Women currently hold 24, or 4.8% of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies. Mentorship
programs like Step Up help keep girls in school, getting them that much closer to an executive
position. Learn how you can play a part. (Catalyst)
19. More than 43 million people around the world are forcibly displaced as a result of conflict and
persecution. Half of all refugees are women. Zainab Salbi founded Women for Women
International to help women in war-torn countries build their own futures. (UN)
20. Only 30% of the worlds researchers are women. Google has a program to inspire the next
generation of tech innovators. Learn how to help girls gain exposure to careers in science and
technology. (UNESCO)

21. 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced either intimate partner violence or non-partner
sexual violence in their lifetime. Amnesty International pushes for laws that recognize this statistic,
and its website has a list of ways to get involved in the change. (WHO)
www.makers.com Makers Team

For those who came out as anything less than "gender equality experts", you may have wondered which question you
answered incorrectly. Below are the answers as well as a link to where to find more information on the question on
Wikigender.
1. Which country first gave women the vote?:
Correct Answer: New Zealand.
Read more on Gender Equality in New Zealand
2. What is the full name of the UN convention adopted in 1979 that defines discrimination against women and oversees
agendas for national action against discrimination?
Correct Answer: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discimination against Women (CEDAW).
Read more on CEDAW
3. What is the name of the OECD Development Centre's measure of gender discrimination based on social
institutions?
Correct Answer: Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI).
Read more on SIGI
4. Who was the first female elected prime minister?
Correct Answer: Sirimavo Bandaranaike.
Read more on Sirimavo Banaranaike
5. Where did the Fourth World Conference on Women convened by the United Nations take place?
Correct Answer: Beijing
Read more on Fourth World Conference on Women

6.What is the average median wage difference between men and women in OECD countries?
Correct Answer: 15%
Read more on Wage Gaps Between Men and Women
7. Which UN agency is responsible for providing technical and financial assistance to foster womens empowerment and
gender equality?
Correct Answer: UN Women
Read more on UN Women

Source: www.wikigender.org

Gender Equity Facts

Source: A Room of Her Own: A Foundation For Women Writers and Artists

Only 9 out of 52 winners of the National Book Award for Fiction are women.

Only 11 out of 48 winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction have been women.

Women writers won 63% of the awards but less than 30% of the money in awards reported by Poets & Writers.
(Jan/Feb 03 issue).

94% of all the writing awards at the Oscars have gone to men.

A recent study by the Coalition of Womens Arts Organizations showed that in all 1-person shows for living artists in
American museums, only 2% of the featured artists are women.

51% of all visual artists are female and women hold 53% of art degrees, but 80% of college faculty members are
male.

Source: Guerrilla Girls

The number of professionally trained artists and art historians in the U.S. Males 52%, Females 48%

Percentage of artists at major institutions:

National Gallery of Art 98% male, 99.9% white

National Portrait Gallery 93% male, 99% white

Hirshhorn Museum - modern and contemporary art 95% male, 94% white

Exhibition opportunities: Juried (artists unknown to juror) Males 52%, Females 48%

Exhibitions opportunities: Invited (artists known to juror) Males 80%, Females 20%

Gender distribution of visual artists in art texts Males 90%, Females 10%

Of the over 100 Tonys awarded since 1947 for theater direction, only 2-5% have been to women Directors; only 2-6%
to African American Directors.

Source: MomsRising.org

Only four countries in the world fail to provide paid maternity leave to all workers: Lesotho, Swaziland, Papua New
Guinea and the United States

The average college graduate who becomes a mother will sacrifice a million dollars over her lifetime.

Businesses that create flexible work environments find that productivity goes up, they attract more talent, turnover is
reduced and their bottom line improves.

Single women make 90% of what men make

Women with children make 73% of what men make

Single women with children make 60% of what men make

Paid maternity leave is proven to lower child mortality, improve childrens learning, and reduce juvenile delinquency.

Paid maternity leave:

Sweden 15 months
Canada 12 months
U.K. 6 months
U.S. 0 months
California just started offering parental leave for 6 or 12 weeks.

Fun Facts in the Workplace

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littlemiss:
1. If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on your right side. If you are left
handed, you will tend to chew your food on your left side.
2. If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. For when a human body is
dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off.
3. Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.
4. Your tongue is germ free only if it is pink. If it is white there is a thin film of bacteria on it.
5. The Mercedes-Benz motto is Das Beste oder Nichts meaning the best or nothing.

6. The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal.
7. The pupil of the eye expands as much as 45 percent when a person looks at something
pleasing.
8. The average person who stops smoking requires one hour less sleep a night.
9. Laughing lowers levels of stress hormones and strengthens the immune system. Six-yearolds laugh an average of 300 times a day. Adults only laugh 15 to 100 times a day.
10. The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather
the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.
11. Dalmatians are born without spots.
12. Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.
13. The v in the name of a court case does not stand for versus, but for and (in civil
proceedings) or against (in criminal proceedings).
14. Mens shirts have the buttons on the right, but womens shirts have the buttons on the left.
15. The owl is the only bird to drop its upper eyelid to wink. All other birds raise their lower
eyelids.
16. The reason honey is so easy to digest is that its already been digested by a bee.
17. Roosters cannot crow if they cannot extend their necks.
18. The color blue has a calming effect. It causes the brain to release calming hormones.
19. Every time you sneeze some of your brain cells die.
20. Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart.
21. The verb cleave is the only English word with two synonyms which are antonyms of
each other: adhere and separate.
22. When you blush, the lining of your stomach also turns red.
23. When hippos are upset, their sweat turns red.
24. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle was built in 1903, and used a tomato can for a
carburetor.
25. The lion that roars in the MGM logo is named Volney.

26. Google is actually the common name for a number with a million zeros.
27. Switching letters is called spoonerism. For example, saying jag of Flapan, instead of flag
of Japan.
28. It cost 7 million dollars to build the Titanic and 200 million to make a film about it.
29. The attachment of the human skin to muscles is what causes dimples.
30. There are 1,792 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
31. The sound you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually the sound of nitrogen gas
bubbles bursting.
32. Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death.
33. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body.
34. The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.
35. Most soccer players run 7 miles in a game.
36. The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea in the eye. It takes in
oxygen directly from the air.
37. Every day 200 million couples make love, 400,000 babies are born, and 140,000 people
die.
38. In most watch advertisements the time displayed on the watch is 10:10 because then the
arms frame the brand of the watch (and make it look like it is smiling).
39. Colgate faced big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries. Colgate
translates into the command go hang yourself.
40. The only 2 animals that can see behind itself without turning its head are the rabbit and
the parrot.
41. Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
42. The average person laughs 13 times a day.
43. Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are:Mizaru(See no evil),
Mikazaru(Hear no evil), and Mazaru(Speak no evil)
44. Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

45. German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.
46. Large kangaroos cover more than 30 feet with each jump.
47. Whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.
48. Two animal rights protesters were protesting at the cruelty of sending pigs to a
slaughterhouse in Bonn. Suddenly the pigs, all two thousand of them, escaped through a
broken fence and stampeded, trampling the two hapless protesters to death.
49. If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died
in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds
received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural
cause.
50. The human heart creates enough pressure while pumping to squirt blood 30 feet!!
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22 Interesting Office Facts on November 22

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Here are twenty two interesting office facts to get you through this Monday, November 22nd. Feel free to share any of these
fun office facts at your next coffee break (no recognition is required).
1.

One percent of U.S. employers allow employees to take naps during working hours.

2.

People in the U.S. spend at least 1896 hours per year at work.

3.

Women business owners employ 35% more people than all the Fortune 500 companies combined.

4.

No piece of normal-size paper can be folded in half more than seven times.

5.

During thinking, we only use about 35% of our brains.

6.

A typists fingers travel 12.6 miles during an average workday.

7.

More American workers (18%) call out sick on Friday than any other day of the week.

8.

Tuesday has the lowest percent of absenteeism for American workers11%.

9.

Difficulty focusing on the computer screen, short-term memory problems and trouble with basic math can be caused
by a mere 2% drop in body water. Remember to stay hydrated during work hours.

10. More people walk to work in Alaska than any other U.S. state.
11. Americans now spend more than 100 hours a year commuting to work.
12. More than 50% of lost work days are stress related, keeping approximately 1 million people home from work every
day.
13. The average office worker spends 50 minutes a day looking for lost files and other items.
14. The United States has the fourth largest workforce in the world, at 154.2 million (does not include those who are
unemployed).

15. Forty percent of worker turnover is due to job stress.

16. Remember to always take notes during meetings, as the brain retains less than 5% of what is said.
17. Each person owns at least eight distinctive intelligences (Musical, BodilyKinesthetic,Naturalistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Verbal-Linguistic , Logical-Mathematical, Spatial),and
these are further developed whenever used at work.
18. Stewardesses is the longest word typed with only the left hand.
19. Refrigerating rubber bands makes them last longer.
20. Eighty percent of jobs are gained through networking.
21. Sixty-six percent of full-time workers in the U.S. say they are heavy drinkers (consuming five or more drinks per
sitting at least five days per month), while only 4.9% of part-time workers in the U.S. say they are heavy drinkers.
22. People spend one in every four and a half minutes online on social networks and blogs.

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newsID=52
Stress Facts in the Workplace
On average, employees with high stress have 46% higher health care costs and are twice as likely to cost
employers 250% more in health care expenses than co-workers with lower stress.
Stress is responsible for over 70% of workplace accidents, 50% of absenteeism, and over $300 billion in
associated costs.
"Stress has become one of the most serious health issues of the 20th century and a worldwide epidemic"
according to the World Labor Report by the U.N.'s International Organization.
28% of employers think more employees are absent with fake excuses due to increased stress and burnout
caused by the recession.
According to American Psychological Association: Stress in the workplace is costing American business $300
billion a year. Causes of stress, the association said, include job uncertainty, cost-cutting, a relentless demand for
higher productivity and the proliferation of communications tools such as e-mail, cell phones, Blackberries, that
blur the boundaries between work and home. That's the figure the American Psychological Association puts on
the loss of productivity, absenteeism, turnover and increased medical costs caused by stress at work. According
to a poll conducted by the association, two-thirds of American employees say work has a significant impact on
their stress level, and one in four has called in sick as a result of stress.
42.6% of adults 18+ years old experienced adverse health effects from stress in 1985- National Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives
When asked to rank the elements of life that cause them the most stress, respondents placed "excessive noise
in the environment" right behind "working/raising family." - National Stress Survey, Prevention Magazine
Job related stress creates home problems which adds to job stress affecting personal productivity. National
Study Of Changing Workforce
Lack of control, high demands and repetitive work lead to job stress which can lead to health problems. - Duke
University
Copyright 1995-2010 Stress Less, Inc

Check out these 11 facts and see how many you can relate to!

4 out of 10 baby boomers said they will have to

work till they drop (Click to tweet this!)
Source: AARP via Business Insider

Roughly 10,000 workers drop dead at their

desks as a result of 60 70 hour work weeks
in Japan. The phenomenon is known as
Karoshi (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Counselor Magazine via Business Insider

46% of people will fail within the first 18

months of a new job. The main cause? Poor
culture fit. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Leadership IQ

71% of American workers are disengaged at

work. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Forbes

Almost 50% of Americans have gained weight

at their current job. 13% gained over 20
lbs. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: CareerBuilder

40% of worker turnover is due to job

stress. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Peripheral Visions

On average, US workers take only 57% of their

vacation days so they can keep
working. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Reuters/Ipsos via Business Insider

The average person spends over 90,000 hours

at work in their lifetime. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: Would you spend 90k hours of your life pretending to be happy?

Each year, the average American spends over

100 hours commuting. (Click to tweet this!)
Source: US Census Bureau

80% of workers dont like their jobs. (Click to

tweet this!)
Source: Deloitte Shift Index Survey

67% of US workers plan on leaving their job

within the next year. (Click to tweet this!)

Paid maternity leave is

proven to lower child
mortality, improve
childrens learning, and
reduce juvenile
delinquency.
Women around the world
aged 15-44 are more at risk
from rape and domestic
violence than from cancer,
car accidents, war and
malaria.