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One Loud Voice Presents:
1LV Thrive Community

International Women's Day 2026

We're at a crossroads. Progress on gender equality in the workplace is stalling and in some areas, slipping backwards. Mid-career women, the backbone of our economy and organisations, are facing unprecedented pressure. Their talent is vital. Their experience is proven. Yet too many are being overlooked.

One Loud Voice is changing that.

On International Women's Day 2026, we will introduce 1LV Thrive Community - a bold new initiative designed to unlock opportunity, visibility, and momentum for mid-career women when they need it most.

Save the date for the
IWD Launch Event

International Women's Day 2026
Date

Wednesday, 4th March 2026

Time
Location

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

20 Old Bailey, London

EC4M 7AN

In partnership with
Withers LLP

Join us for an inspiring evening of connection and conversation, moderated by BBC News presenter Samantha Simmonds, and featuring guest speakers Antony Jenkins CBE and Amanda Jenkins of 10x Banking, Dr. I. Stephanie Boyce CBE FKC, former President of the Law Society of England and Wales, and Nigel Kershaw OBE, former CEO and now Group Chair of The Big Issue.

 

The event will feature inspiring fireside chats and roundtable discussions, creating space to share ideas, reflect honestly and connect in a relaxed setting.

 

Throughout the event, we’ll be introducing the 1LV Thrive Community initiative, designed to connect women across sectors through shared learning, expert support, practical insight and mutual encouragement.

Save the date for the IWD Launch Event

Why This Matters Now?

International Women's Day 2026

Mid-career women are stuck in what we call the "sticky middle" - caught between early-career support and senior leadership opportunities.

They face:
International Women's Day 2026

  • Career plateaus, with limited and unclear pathways to advancement

  • Invisibility, despite delivering consistently at high levels

  • Isolation, without access to influential networks or sponsors

  • Self-doubt, fuelled by systems that don't actively champion their success

The cost of inaction is real: Lost talent. Slower innovation. Weaker leadership pipelines. A less resilient economy.
When we invest in mid-career women:

  • Businesses gain stronger, more diverse leadership

  • Communities thrive

  • The next generation sees what's possible

  • The entire system grows stronger

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