ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Featuring Barbara Dischinger – Founder ofInternational Women in Mining (IWiM)
In this empowering episode of the Women Change Makers podcast, we speak with Barbara Dischinger, a trailblazer in promoting gender diversity within the mining sector. Barbara founded Women in Mining UK in 2006 and subsequently established International Women in Mining (IWiM) in 2007,creating a global platform advocating for the advancement and promotion of women in the mining industry.
With a background in executive search and a passion for diversity and inclusion, Barbara discusses the challenges women face in the traditionally male-dominated mining industry and the strides being made towards inclusivity. Her work with IWiM has been instrumental in connecting women across the globe, fostering mentorship, and driving systemic change within the sector.
Ambitious Women's Guide is the oral histories part of the Women Change Makers Exhibition, a groundbreaking multimedia project by photo-artist Clare Newton, celebrating trailblazing women through large-format photography and personal audio stories.
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