Research suggests it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity at the current rate of progress. Business leaders must shift their mindset to accelerate action.

An International Women’s Day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the Hotel Pattee in Perry.

International Women’s Day is a celebration of strength, resilience and the undeniable impact that women have on the world. It is a day to recognize the trailblazers who have shattered barriers, the nurturers who have