2021, amidst its many demands and upheavals, highlighted many challenges. Even if we could still, to some extent, turn a blind eye to many of the pathologies that plague gender equality in our country – sexist public discourse, sexual violence and harassment, domestic and economic violence, and the unequal distribution of caring responsibilities, many bold, outspoken and “dangerous” women have ensured, in the past year, that the issues find their place (if only for a while) in public debate and at the decision-making tables that affect us.

It is up to all of us to ensure that this will last and that we will not stop working for equality and inclusion until every woman in Greece has the opportunity to become what she can and wants to be. Economic independence, the right to creativity, equal opportunities at work and participation in decision-making are among the most important tools at our disposal to achieve this. And we, at Women On Top, pledge for one more year that we will be here to support them.