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A Longstanding Taboo is Finally Being Broken

A condition so wide-reaching with such a massive impact demands more open discussion. However, because it isn’t talked about, women don’t have the information they need prior to experiencing the menopause, and those who don’t experience it don’t have the knowledge to provide support, or even acknowledgment.

This lack of knowledge and understanding means that many people are either ignored in their suffering or misdiagnosed. The way we think about menopause needs to be reconfigured. It is a long-term hormone deficiency which requires support and often treatment.

Women of menopausal age are a huge segment of the working population. If we were talking about men in their 40s, would we be so cavalier about pushing them out of the workplace? Action needs to be taken now to ensure gender equality in the workplace doesn’t move backwards. We’re making progress on a lot of other areas of Diversity and Inclusion, but we can’t stay blind on less visible issues. 

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Maryna and her family arrived in the UK six months ago. She has struggled to find a job due to language barriers and the rural location her family has been placed in. 
In response to this, her sponsor Olly has set up a not-for-profit mobile refurbishment company, with the aim of employing and training Ukrainian refugees to refurbish phones before selling them on to cover wages. Businesses like this could be a huge help for struggling families, as it is estimated that up to 50,000 Ukrainian refugees could be homeless by next year.

Eventually, Moussouris felt like starting her own company was the only way to move forward in her career. However, she still experienced blatant sexism as an entrepreneur. For example, in venture capital meetings, people would address questions to her COO - a white man - instead of her, assuming his authority. Moussouris is glad she didn't get investors in the end, now carving her own path without outside control.