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Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women & Girls.
According to the United Nations, “No nation has yet closed the legal gaps between men and women, The 2026 UN theme calls for action to dismantle barriers to equal justice: discriminatory laws, weak legal protections, and harmful practices and social norms that erode the rights of women and girls.”
Celebrating our clients
During the week of International Women’s Day this year, we celebrate a few of our incredible clients who are running businesses, supporting women, leading teams and making global scientific breakthroughs!
We share a short video for each of these below:
- Elaine Opferkuch – founder of BuildEQ
- Karen Borg – CEO at SomnoMed
- Alison Todd and Elisa Mokany – Co-founders at SpeeDX
- Erin Walford – Founder & Principal Director at The Station HQ
Putting the 2026 Theme Into Practice
At Spruson & Ferguson, we recognise that meaningful change is driven by consistent, real-world action. This year, we are proud to highlight client organisations whose missions genuinely reflect the call for rights, justice, and action. These organisations are championing reforms, advancing representation, and working tirelessly to protect and uplift women and girls in diverse communities.
Their work reminds us that progress is collective—and that every sector, including ours, has a role to play in shaping a more equitable future.
“Along with our own inspiring colleagues, we work with women leaders across industries who bring clarity, depth and long‑term thinking to complex challenges. Recognising that contribution – within our teams and across our client base – is an important part of International Women’s Day.”
Simon Potter, Managing Director, Australia
“We’re fortunate to have strong female leadership across our practices, and many of our clients are also led or shaped by women. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognise that contribution and how it shapes the way we work every day.”
Duarte Lima – Managing Director, Asia