7 Pillars: Celebrating Women In Cannabis Through Inclusive Growth Initiatives
Cultivating Growth and Diversity in the Plant Medicine Landscape
Celebrating and empowering women in UPMA, the organization can create an environment that recognizes the valuable role of women in the field and encourages their continued involvement and leadership.
Celebrating women in UPMA is a wonderful way to recognize their significant contributions to the field. UPMA ideas and initiatives to honour and empower women in the association includes:
1
Women in Plant Medicine Awards:
- Establish annual awards to celebrate and honour women who have made outstanding contributions to plant medicine research, conversation, or community engagement.
2
Women’s Leadership Symposium:
- Organize a women-focused leadership symposium or conference where female leaders in plant medicine share their experiences and insights.
3
Featured Women in Plant Medicine Series:
- Highlight the achievements and stories of women in plant medicine through a series of profiles, interviews, or articles in newsletters and on the association website.
4
Women’s Mentorship Program:
- Create a mentorship program that pairs experienced women in plant medicine with emerging female professionals or students to provide guidance and support.
5
Women-Led Research Grants:
- Offer research grants specifically designated for women in plant medicine to encourage their participation in scholarly activities.
6
Diversity and Inclusion Committee:
- Establish a committee focused on diversity and inclusion, with a specific emphasis on gender equity, to ensure that the association’s policies and practices are inclusive of women.
7
Women’s Empowerment Workshops:
- Host workshops and seminars that address topics like leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development tailored to women in plant medicine.
8
Recognition in Events and Publications:
- Ensure that women’s contributions are recognized and celebrated in all association events, publications, and materials.
9
Gender Equity Policies:
- Develop and implement policies that promote gender equity, including equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
10
Collaborate with Women’s Organizations:
- Collaborate with women-focused organizations or initiatives in plant medicine and related fields to amplify the association’s efforts.
11
Gender-Responsive Resources:
- Create educational resources and materials that address gender-specific health needs and concerns, acknowledging the unique role of women in plant medicine.
12
Women’s Health and Wellness Programs:
- Offer workshops or programs related to women’s health and wellness, incorporating herbal remedies and plant-based practices.
13
Community Projects Led by Women:
- Support community-based projects related to plant medicine and conversation led by women in the association.
14
Celebratory Events:
- Organize events or gatherings specifically to celebrate women’s achievements in plant medicines.
15
Amplifying Voices:
- Encourage women to take leadership roles in association committees, working groups, and decision-making processes.
