Saadia Iqbal
On March 8, 2025, Confiz marked International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” The event reinforced our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every woman has equal rights, opportunities, and the power to thrive.
Breaking biases: A conversation for change
The celebration began with an interactive session, “Breaking Biases,” bringing together both female and male colleagues for an open discussion about everyday biases females experience. The conversation focused on raising awareness, sharing experiences, and identifying actionable steps to create a more equitable work environment.
Engaging activities to drive awareness
To make the conversations more impactful, at Confiz, we designed three engaging activities that encouraged participation and reflection:
- Pass the bias – Participants passed around a ball, and whoever held it shared a personal experience of gender bias. The activity encouraged open dialogue, broadened perspectives, and fostered empathy between colleagues.
- Pop the bias – A symbolic dart and balloon activity where biases were written on balloons and participants popped them using darts. This group exercise served as a therapeutic and empowering way to visually break stereotypes and uplift each other.
- Suggestions box – An open forum for employees to submit ideas, recommendations, or policy suggestions to promote female empowerment at Confiz. All inputs were delivered directly to Affan Ijaz, VP Global People and Culture, ensuring that every voice was heard.
Financial empowerment for women
As part of our commitment to women’s empowerment, we invited JS Bank to conduct a Financial Empowerment Session tailored specifically for female employees. The session provided insights into banking services designed to support financial independence, equipping women with the tools to take charge of their financial future.
A sweet gesture of appreciation
To honor the incredible women at Confiz, we celebrated with a thoughtful gesture – each female employee received a special Women’s Day card and cookies as a token of appreciation for their contributions.
At Confiz, we believe that a bias for action is essential for success, making it a core part of our company values. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where individuals and teams take initiative with urgency, thoughtfulness, and a shared commitment to driving meaningful change. By providing women with the right opportunities, mentorship, and collaboration, we strive to create a lasting impact – ensuring inclusivity and progress in the journey toward equality.
