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Shine 2026 Applications Now Open

Shine 2026 Applications Now Open Since relaunching Shine, our free, four-month training programme in 2020, the Goldsmiths’ Centre has supported over 70 emerging jewellery and silversmithing businesses based across the UK, helping them develop the essential skills to present, price, promote and sell their collections with confidence. Delivered online, the programme culminates in a live pop-up event at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, giving participants the opportunity to bring their learning to life and showcase their work in person. Applications for Shine 2026 close on Monday 18 May 2026 at 5pm. A free online information session with Charlotte Dew, the programme’s lead,

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Call To The Wild - Gill Wing Jewellery

Call To The Wild Gill Wing Jewellery, London 4th July to 26th August Gill Wing jewellery has explored the globe to bring you a summer show of tropical treasures. Adorn yourself in our new selection of the most exciting jewellery from home grown and exotic designers. With a Zoological theme amidst lush foliage, expect experimental materials along with precious metals and rainbow gems for a wild jewellery adventure. Our carefully curated selection of new pieces from Emmeline Hastings, Jessica Pass, Samantha Queen, John Moore, Sian Evans, Tessa Metcalfe, Jessica Briggs, Nikki Coupee, Melanie Tomlinson, Raluca Buzura, Alena Willroth, Blanka Sperkova,

Donat's Castle Summer 2026 Trader Applications Open

Donat's Castle Summer 2026 Trader Applications Open! 📅 Date: Sunday 7th June 2026 🕒 Time: 10am-5pm 📍 Location: St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF We’re excited to announce trader applications are open for the 2026 Summer Fayre at St Donat's Castle (UWC Atlantic) in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. If you a local artisan, street food vendor, or craft maker with unique products to share we’d love to have you join us at our Summer Fayre! Be part of a marketplace and showcase your creations to a vibrant community eager to support local talent. This

Call to Action on Climate Change: Responsible Jewellery Council Webinar

Call to Action on Climate Change - An Overview of the Jewellery Sector Join a panel of sustainability experts and RJC members as they discuss how to engage with climate action. Part of the RJC SDG Roadshow in partnership with United Nations Global Compact. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The business community, including the global jewellery and watch industry, has committed itself to reducing its impact on the planet and to increasing its engagement with climate action. And, during COVID we have seen companies struggling with the crisis continue their commitment to sustainability and responsible business. What can we learn from each other and

PRESS RELEASE: Bright New Gems 2025 Opens for Applications with Enhanced Programme and Special Anniversary Competition

The UK-wide industry-supported initiative Bright New Gems has opened for applications to 2025 BA and MA jewellery graduates from UK colleges and universities. Now in its twentieth year, the programme offers a unique platform for emerging designers to access professional mentoring, industry exposure, and commercial opportunities. Since its launch, Bright New Gems has supported 92 graduates—among them leading names such as Fernando Jorge, Jessica McCormack, Tomasz Donocik and Pippa Small—helping them make the transition from education to industry. Applications are now open at www.brightnewgems.com Estelle Burton, a 2024 Bright New Gem, reflected on her experience: “This opportunity has been more

Make Your Mark Competition

Call for Applications: Make Your Mark design competition *Applications are now closed* Students are invited to Make Their Mark on the Industry - The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office launches design competition to encourage creativity in the use of the Hallmark The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office is launching the Make Your Mark Awards , a new design competition that aims to challenge today’s students working in precious metal. The Awards, which will open in September, will be presented at a special event on Tuesday 1 November 2016, during Make Your Mark . This year’s benchpeg Awards will also be on display, with

Enjoia’t 2026

Call for Applications: Enjoia’t 2026 The International ENJOIA’T Contemporary Jewellery Awards 2026 are now open for submissions celebrating innovation, excellence, and sustainability in contemporary jewellery. Deadline to apply: 14 June 2026 Prizes & Recognitions: Exhibition of selected artists at Disseny Hub Barcelona, September–November 2026 Selected artists’ works will be available for sale through Hannah Gallery, in collaboration with Klimt02 Participation in CONTEMPORANIA Barcelona High Craftsmanship 2027 will be awarded to the first-prize winners in both the professional and student categories. Alliages Gallery will award one professional artist and one student artist from among all selected participants. Apply Here: www.fad.cat

Rising Stars 2024

Rising Stars 2024 New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham 16 March - 27 April 2024 Rising Stars is a curated national platform that fosters and champions early career makers. Rising Stars offers the makers a first step into the professional exhibitions. It offers an exciting opportunity for collectors who wish to support and acquire work by future stars. Following a popular open call with 165 applications, 27 Rising Stars were selected for the showcase. We recognise there is a lack of representation from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ makers and makers who identify as having a visible or non-visible disability in

PRESS RELEASE: The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council welcomes four new council members

The prestigious Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) has announced the appointment of four new Council Members, further strengthening the organisation’s breadth of expertise across craftsmanship, education, design and industry leadership. Following an open call that attracted an exceptionally high standard of applications, the GC&DC has welcomed Andrew Berry, Lili Capelle, Rebecca Joselyn and Ray Walton to its Council. Each brings a distinctive perspective shaped by decades of hands-on experience at the bench, in education, and in leadership roles across the jewellery and silversmithing sector. Andrew Berry is a goldsmith and educator who has run his own retail shop and

The London Artisan 2019

Call for Applications: The London Artisan 19 & 20 October 2019 Old Truman Brewery, London 'The best place to meet and buy unique products from Designer Makers' The London Artisan is a curated marketplace in the heart of East London. Taking place on a quarterly basis throughout the year, this Spring we bring 60 contemporary designer makers to Old Truman Brewery for a two-day shopping event like no other. The London Artisan offers a diverse, quality, shopping experience that celebrates independent producers and makers. But more than that, it’s about people and place; meeting the makers, conversation with friends and

Jerwood Makers Open 2019 @ The National Centre for Craft & Design

Jerwood Makers Open 5 October 2019 – 19 January 2020 The National Centre for Craft and Design, Lincolnshire Jerwood Makers Open, now in its seventh edition, is a biennial opportunity that recognises and promotes the significance of making and materials within contemporary visual arts. This exhibition showcases new works and installations in textiles, ceramics, wood and metal, by five contemporary artists. The artists were selected from over 300 applications in response to a national call for proposals from UK-based makers and collaborators. The award and exhibition, which will tour to venues throughout the UK, freely allows makers to develop their

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PRESS RELEASE: UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts Unite to Call for Urgent Government Action in Small Business Inquiry

The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable Group has submitted a comprehensive sector response to the Government’s Small Business Inquiry, urging Ministers to take bold and targeted action to address the structural barriers facing the UK’s small and micro-businesses. The submission represents the collective voice of creative and craft-led industries, which span jewellery, silverware, watches, allied crafts, and associated independent retail sectors – sectors that are overwhelmingly comprised of microbusinesses and family-run firms. The response highlights how systemic challenges are undermining business viability, stifling entrepreneurship, and threatening growth. Key barriers identified include: A broken High Street model driven

PRESS RELEASE: UK Assay Offices Call for Reform of Hallmarking Law to Protect Consumers in the Digital Age

The four UK Assay Offices — Birmingham, Edinburgh, London and Sheffield — have issued a joint open letter to Members of Parliament calling for urgent reform of the Hallmarking Act 1973, warning that the legislation is no longer fit for purpose in today’s digital retail environment. The letter is fully supported by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Hallmarking remains a cornerstone of consumer protection, providing independent assurance of precious metal quality and safeguarding public trust in jewellery and silverware. However, the Assay Offices highlight that the current legal framework predates e-commerce and fails to adequately regulate online marketplaces, social

PRESS RELEASE: The Goldsmiths' Company and the Goldsmiths’ Centre call on government, industry, and educators to collaborate to revitalise the silver allied trades for future generations

Heritage Crafts has added the silver allied trades to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time Heritage Crafts has added the silver allied trades to its Red List of Endangered Crafts for the first time. A 68% drop in Design & Technology GCSE entries over the past decade has contributed to a shortage of skilled workers, leaving UK businesses struggling to recruit and train craftspeople. Vital trades that support national heritage and economic identity could disappear. The Goldsmiths’ Company and Goldsmiths’ Centre are urging government, industry, and educators to collaborate on funding, training pathways, apprenticeships, and public

Traditional Diamond Setter Available for Outwork

Traditional Diamond Setter Available for Ouwork Claw grain rub over channel, set, invisible set. London, Luton. Call Simon 07982806592

International Women's Day 2017

IWD 2017 #BeBoldForChange For International Women's Day 2017, we're asking you to #BeBoldForChange . Call on the masses or call on yourself to help forge a better working world - a more gender inclusive world. Submit your #BeBoldForChange action via the IWD website. International Women's Day Last year, organizations and individuals around the world supported the #PledgeForParity campaign and committed to help women and girls achieve their ambitions; challenge conscious and unconscious bias; call for gender-balanced leadership; value women and men's contributions equally; and create inclusive flexible cultures. From awareness raising to concrete action, organizations rallied their people to pledge

Quality Outwork Service

Quality Outwork Service Handmade – CAD – Assembly – Clean Up – Pre-Polish Laser Welding Based In North London – Pick Up – Drop Off – Post Out Call Josh: 07876200606 greenstone.jewelry@gmail.com www.greenstone.jewelry

Precious Metalworker of the Year Award

Precious Metalworker of the Year Award £2,000 Opening date for applications: 2 March 2026 Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026 Supported by The Royal Mint This award celebrates a heritage craftsperson who has made an outstanding contribution to working with precious metal within the previous 12 months (since 2 March 2025). It recognises a contribution that is far beyond the ordinary, based on a proven dedication to a particular precious metalworking skill. We expect this to be someone who demonstrates the highest level of craft skill and is held in high regard amongst their peers. The award is open

Emerging Metalworker of the Year Award

Emerging Metalworker of the Year Award £1,000 Opening date for applications: 2 March 2026 Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026 Supported by Lucy and Laurence Butcher This award celebrates an early-career heritage craftsperson (in the first five years of their professional practice) who has made an outstanding start to their metalworking career. The award winner will be highly skilled amongst their peers, whilst raising the perceived value of their craft through sharing and awareness raising. They will have given themselves a fantastic chance of achieving long-term success, perhaps overcoming disadvantage or setbacks along the way. The award is open

Cockpit Awards & Bursaries

Applications Now Open: Cockpit Awards & Bursaries Deadline: Wednesday April 15 at midnight Cockpit is now inviting applications for six Awards and Bursaries this spring, including the brand-new Cordwainers’ Award for footwear makers. This round's Awards & Bursaries include: The Clothworkers’ Award The Cordwainers’ Award The Dyers’ Company Award The Haberdashers’ Award The Leathersellers’ Award The Newby Trust Award Each Award or Bursary offers studio space at Cockpit’s Bloomsbury or Deptford sites (subject to availability), access to specialist equipment (depending on the Award), tailored business support, and membership of Cockpit’s vibrant maker community, with the opportunity to take part in

Freelance Jewellery / CAD Designer Available For Work

Freelance Jewellery /CAD Designer Available for Work I am a Jewellery and CAD Designer based in London. I am looking for freelance opportunities to use my CAD or jewellery design skills. I am experienced in Matrix and in rendering hand-painted jewellery illustrations. I am happy to talk through any designs and projects you want to bring to fruition. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. Contact Etta Burton at ettaburtonjewellery@gmail.com or call 07769971305

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner 2018

The Silversmith and Jewellery Charity Dinner The Silversmith and Jewellers charity would like to invite all jewellery trade members to this prestigious event. 4 course dinner with wine. Guest speaker is comedian Ian Irving, one of the most popular and sought-after entertainers on the circuit! Last spaces are being filled now! Hurry up and grab your ticket. Date 30th Nov 2018 Venue The RAC Pall Mall, London Tickets £140 To Book Email or call Julie for tickets: julie@thesjcharity.co.uk 020 8265 9288

PRESS RELEASE: Recipient of The Inaugural Edinburgh Assay Office Award Announced

In 2025, The Edinburgh Assay Office Award was launched. This new initiative, aimed at supporting a sustainable Silversmithing sector in Scotland, is a continuation of the Edinburgh Assay Office’s longstanding commitment to championing excellence in craft. The premise of this award was purposefully open—to create a noteworthy piece of silver by asking the question, what is one piece of contemporary silver you have always dreamed of making, but never had the chance to? The only design stipulation for applicants was to ensure the hallmark, done at Edinburgh Assay Office, would be a conspicuous feature of the piece. Applications for the

Christams Fair

Christmas Fair @ Farnham Maltings A two-day event dedicated to all your Christmas shopping needs. Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 November 2026 Visit Farnham Maltings festive marketplace featuring over 140 independent stalls. From handmade gifts and crafts to delicious food and beverages, it's the perfect time to get a head start with your Christmas shopping whilst supporting small local businesses. Applications will open in early April. farnhammaltings.com Image Credit: Lauren Marina

Shine 2025: The Goldsmiths' Centre champions the UK's Brightest New Talent in Jewellery and Silversmithing

Shine 2025: The Goldsmiths' Centre champions the UK's Brightest New Talent in Jewellery and Silversmithing Shine 2025, the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s annual showcase of emerging UK jewellery and silversmithing talent, launches on 17 September 2025 with a special pop-up event and runs until 22 December 2025. Eleven designer-makers were selected through an open call to exhibit and sell their collections both in person at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and online at www.goldsmiths-shop-talent.org . Through business training and storytelling via interviews and short films, Shine supports participants in building sustainable creative careers, while connecting audiences to the next generation of makers. Shine 2025,

Luxury in the Age of Technology

Luxury in the Age of Technology – On Line In Collaboration with Politecnico di Milano 26, 27 & 28 May 2021 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Click for Call for Papers The 2021 ‘In Pursuit of Luxury’ conference continues to provide a platform to expand our understanding of luxury. As with our previous three conferences we look forward to welcoming contributions from various disciplines and practices, across the academic and commercial sectors, including automotive, architecture, engineering, fashion, product, digital design, retail, and hospitality. Our aim is to explore all of these subject areas through a critical lens, to encourage debate about changing notions

Jewellery Is Not Only Jewellery. Finale

Art gallery PUTTI presents the exhibition JEWELLERY IS NOT ONLY JEWELLERY celebrating its 20 year anniversary and simultaneously FINALE writes Ilaria Ruggiero A choral and broad project, in line with the previous conceptual jewellery exhibitions realized during the past years, aimed at expanding the classical understanding of jewellery as well as challenging the boundaries of creativity within the field of jewellery, from different point of view: aesthetically, intellectually and also physically - demonstrating that the object we call jewellery does not have a perceptual frame. 15 artists participates in the exhibition, they are contemporary jewellery thinkers and creators from

Dazzle @ Oxo 2017

From contemporary classics to brilliantly bonkers - the contemporary jewellery selling exhibition that delights in diversity returns to gallery@oxo and introduces an exceptional crop of handpicked new 2017 graduates, amongst a roll call of designer big guns. “The oldest and largest exhibition of contemporary jewellery in Europe, and as one of the key aims is to discover and promote new talent, you can be sure of discovering fresh approaches to the medium among the thousands of pieces on display.” - Time Out Miniature nuns set in resin, silver dogs with wagging ears, designs inspired by office stationery, by the Australian outback,

London Edge 2019

London Edge Business Design Centre, London 1 - 2 September 2019 Started in 1999 in response to an urgent call from the fashion industry to provide an inclusive & respectful platform for the lifestyle & alternative markets. Rooted firmly in an exceptional customer service ethos, the LondonEdge team support, guide & advise our exhibiting & retail partners at a level that’s second to none. As we begin our 3rd decade we look forward with excitement to the future for this cornerstone of global lifestyle fashion. Whilst we continue to adjust to reflect new trends & allow for changes in business

Jerwood Makers Open

Following a national call which elicited 271 submissions, Sam Bakewell, Juli Bolaños-Durman, Jessica Harrison, Marcin Rusak and Laura Youngson Coll have been selected for Jerwood Makers Open 2017, a unique commissioning opportunity recognising the most exciting new talents in contemporary applied arts. Each artist will receive an award of £7,500 to realise and make new work. The resulting work will be shown in a group exhibition as part of the Jerwood Visual Arts programme at Jerwood Space in London from 28 June –27 August 2017, before touring nationally. Jerwood Makers Open is a biennial opportunity encouraging ambitious and/or radical proposals

WIPO Global Awards 2026 Open for Innovative and Creative Startups and SMEs Worldwide

The WIPO Global Awards 2026 competition opened today, inviting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from all around the world and all economic sectors to apply. The Awards reward enterprises that use intellectual property (IP) rights as a strategic asset to scale their business and create real-world impact. Applications for this 5th edition may be submitted between 15 January and 31 March 2026. In 2026, 11 enterprises will be recognized: 10 Prizes across all sectors of the economy (including health, agrifood, environment, creative industries, and ICT) 1 Thematic Prize: SMEs in Sports, aligned with the theme of World IP

PRESS RELEASE: De Beers Group announces intention to close Lightbox business

Underpins De Beers Group’s commitment to natural diamonds. Element Six to retain exclusive focus on industrial applications for synthetic diamonds. De Beers Group today announces its intention to close its lab-grown diamond (“LGD”) jewellery brand, Lightbox, reinforcing De Beers Group’s commitment to natural diamonds in the jewellery sector. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the sale of certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers. Lightbox, which was established in 2018, has highlighted that LGDs are a distinct product from natural diamonds, with different attributes and different value. The business was launched with transparent linear pricing

PRESS RELEASE: Carbide round burs from BUSCH in several versions

BUSCH offers a comprehensive range of carbide round drills, particularly for machining hard materials that are especially difficult to cut, such as platinum, titanium, white gold and jewellery steel. From the classic Figure 1 with standard cutting-edge design to Figure 1AU with optimised cutting angles to figures (S421 and 421) with medium (X) and fine (FX) double cut design. Figures 1 and 1AU are available from size 003 (= 0.3 mm) and are particularly suitable for typical applications in the setting of gemstones or other delicate goldsmith work. Figure 1AU is now available up to size 031 (= 3.1 mm)

We're Hiring, G. Collins & Sons - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

We're Hiring G. Collins & Sons Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent Our workshop team plays a vital role in the creation of every piece, guided by precision, skill and meticulous attention to detail. We welcome applications from goldsmiths, mounters, setters, and polishers experienced in handmaking fine jewellery, working from raw castings, setting coloured gemstones and diamonds using both modern and traditional techniques, undertaking restorations and repair of antique pieces, and polishing, cleaning and finishing each piece to the highest standard. If you would like to be part of our workshop team, please email us your CV and Cover Letter. To apply

Endangered Crafts Fund

Small grants to help the most at-risk crafts OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026, 5pm Heritage Crafts invites craft practitioners and organisations in the UK to apply for small grants to fund projects that support endangered crafts (the craft must be listed as endangered or critically endangered on the current Red List of Endangered Crafts ). A number of grants are ringfenced for Essex, East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton and Hove, but those outside of these areas are also eligible to apply. Heritage Crafts published the fifth edition of its groundbreaking Red List of Endangered Crafts

Anodising Niobium Workshop

Anodising Niobium Workshop Forge Leather Lane, Hatton Garden Saturday 13th April, 10am - 4.30pm We are delighted to be offering this anodising Niobium Workshop taught by Alice Fry. You will be guided through the theory and science behind anodising niobium, before experimenting with niobium and titanium to create a spectrum of colours and finishes on the metal, before creating your finished piece which is a 3” x 3” colourful niobium wall tile for your home. The day starts with an introduction to refractory metals, with a presentation by Alice focusing on the theory and applications of niobium anodising. Following this,

Festival of Crafts 2026

Festival of Crafts 2026 Showcasing the best craft makers from the UK Welcome to Festival of Frafts, Farnham Maltings' autumn showcase of the UK's finest artisans. Part of Farnham Craft Month, the annual two-day event features a curated selection of handmade crafts across all media, including homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, textiles and print. The festival champions great design and the process of using both traditional and modern techniques and skills. This event offers a relaxed environment for visitors to browse and meet and buy directly from the makers. Exhibitor applications for the 30th anniversary of festival of crafts

Made London 2019

Made London: Marylebone The Contemporary Design and Craft Fair Thursday 24 - Sunday 27 October 2019 One Marylebone, London, NW1 4AQ Made London: Marylebone is an annual, highest quality contemporary craft and design fair featuring a curated selection of over 100 contemporary designer-makers. Tutton and Young have invited applications from artists working throughout the UK and have handpicked top exhibitors to showcase and sell a diverse selection of jewellery, ceramics, textiles of all descriptions, striking fashion accessories, clothes, metalwork, mixed media art, beautifully worked wood and handcrafted furniture – a huge range of gorgeous things for the home and for

Ask the Professionals, The Sorting Office

Have you ever wondered just how to get your work sold in a shop? Or maybe how you get into a Trade Fair? What about exhibitions and craft fairs? When the competition is strong how do you stand out from the crowd, and what makes a successful application? In this event you will hear from 3 industry professionals on how to make successful applications to retail and online outlets, trade fairs, exhibitions and craft fairs. Jon Tutton - MADE Brighton MADE Brighton is an annual Design and Craft Fair held at The Corn Exchange in Brighton. The event, organised by

Emerge / Jiro Kamata

Emerge / Jiro Kamata (JP-DE) Artist statement Light and reflection are always an important topic for my work which has very strong relationship with jewellery. “Bl” brooches and pendants These pieces are made using dichroic mirror, which reflects two different colours. This material is used in optical applications and architecture. I was fascinated by its unusual colour reflections and knew immediately that I wanted to make jewellery with it. It is not only about the two colours but also about the openness of perception. „Palette“ brooches Wearing one, you see strong, colourful shadows on the white corian base. The shape of

FREE Technology Open Day

FREE Technology Days Hosted by Coherent Rofin Hatton Garden, London Jewellery experts Coherent Rofin will again be co-hosting two forthcoming Technology Events at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Hatton Garden, London. Evening Seminar 6 June 2017 6.30pm - 8.30pm The Goldsmiths' Centre On 6 June 2017 at 6.30 pm there will be an evening seminar with industry experts offering an insight into developing laser and additive technologies. Talks will cover all the laser applications offered by Coherent Rofin, together with CAD software and 3D printing (both resin and metal powder bed technologies) and how future technologies will shape and benefit the jewellery industry. Technology Day

Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern

Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern 12 October 2019 - 5 January 2020 Discovery Centre, Winchester Orla Kiely is one of the UK and Ireland’s most successful fashion and lifestyle designers. Her stylised plant based patterns are innovative, influential and instantly recognisable. With enchanting applications, he r flat, graphic style and choice of colour palette resonate with a nostalgia for vintage style and interiors. Inspired by the upbeat exuberance of the 1960s, a love of Irish and Scandinavian architecture and mid-century design, Kiely’s designs have grown from humble beginnings in the 1990s to become a global phenomenon. Date 12 October

FREE Evening Technology Seminar

International Women's Day Event

International Women's Day Event National Design and Craft Gallery Friday 8 March 1pm - 4pm Celebrate International Women's Day at the National Design and Craft Gallery. Join us for crafternoon tea treats, chats and tote bag screen printing to mark the occasion. All are welcome to drop in between 1pm - 4pm. For group bookings please email events@ndcg.ie to confirm your time of arrival. FREE event. International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women's Day