A Decade Of Progress: 121 Exchanges And CCPs Around The World “Ring The Bell For Gender Equality” On Its 10th Anniversary

The World Federation of Exchanges (The WFE) proudly announces the 10th annual "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" event, a global initiative that invites exchanges worldwide to ring the bell to signify their commitment to fostering gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community. There will be 121 exchanges in total involved in events, holding workshops and bellringings in honour of their fantastic female colleagues this month.

To mark International Women’s Day on 8th March the WFE published its Women Leaders Special Edition Focus Magazine in which we highlighted some of the brilliant women within our membership organisations. At the WFE, we are proud that many member exchanges have long been proactive in promoting gender equality, as demonstrated by their own projects and their active participation in the annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative.

The Ring the Bell events, both in-person and virtual, started on 4 March and will continue throughout the month.

Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE said: "As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality', we reflect on a decade of progress and collective efforts to advance gender equality globally. Exchanges and CCPs, as facilitators of financial markets, have a significant role in promoting inclusivity and empowering women. By ringing the bell, we not only celebrate achievements but also reaffirm our commitment to building a more equitable future."

Partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative, UN Global Compact, UN Women, this year's Ring the Bell campaign aligns with UN Women's theme for International Women's Day 2024, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." In its tenth year, the initiative highlights a decade of progress in fostering gender equality and women's empowerment.  

The list of participating exchanges is below and more information on their individual events can be found here.