By Prossy Namiiro
Women have been advised to live their lives, apply for all life’s opportunities without comparing themselves to anyone.
During a breakfast event by Cairo Bank, that was organized in celebration of the International Women’s Day at their head office-Lotis Towers on Tuesday, Ms. Pamela Babirukamu, the co-founder of the Evolving Woman advised women to break the biases and live their lives without any pressure.
“If you are single at 46, it’s okay. Everyone has a journey. And when your time comes, you will enjoy regardless.” She added, “When a man rises quickly in ranks, they are brilliant and hardworking, when a woman rises highly quickly, it is attributed to sexual relations with the bosses. It is a time to break these biases. “
During the celebrations, the Age. Managing Director, Mrs. Slyvia Jagwe Owachi revealed that Cairo Bank believes in gender equality and have a balanced number of employees.
“We at Cairo Bank firmly believe in gender equality and we are proud to say that we have a balanced number of employees- both female and male in every department and at all levels”. She revealed,
Mrs. Jagwe also applauded their male staff for getting involved in creating a more gender-inclusive world in their respective works.
The day’s dress code for ladies was purple to signify justice and dignity while the gentle wore white shirts to represent purity.
The team also had panelists; Immaculate Irumba, Charles Byansi, Aisha Natunda and Derrick Kawooya who gave personal testimonies on the theme: Break The Bias.
