In anticipation of International Women's Day, the Slc Cgil Napoli and Campania is promoting the initiative «Gender Equality. The Time for Health and Well-being», which will take place on March 8th, at 11 am, at the Slc Cgil of Naples headquarters, in Via Giovanni Porzio 4, Central Business District, island G2.
«Together with communication workers - the note reads - we will talk about gender gap, health, safety, and women's well-being in a constantly evolving labor market».
During the morning, there will also be a focus on gender equality in the live entertainment industry in Campania. Workers from Illumina - Network for gender equality in the performing arts will participate.
«The Slc Cgl Campania and the Illumina Network have carried out a mapping of female presence in top and creative roles in theater programming and decided to initiate a series of actions aimed at starting a path towards gender balance by engaging in positive dialogue with the artistic directions of theaters, foundations, and festivals», states Annalisa Velotto of Slc.
The data collected describe a reality characterized by a significant gender imbalance, indeed too scant: «Out of 58 theater and festival programs analyzed, only 23.9%, compared to a national percentage of 32.4%. And the percentages drop even further when it comes to directing, in some programs, especially those of larger structures, real rarities». Says Alina Narciso, director of the Illumina Network.
However, it is pleasing to note that not all theaters are the same, and specifically, Galleria Toledo, Teatro Elicantropo, and Nuovo Teatro S. Carluccio, achieve 50% female presence in their respective programs. On the same day, these three Campanian theaters will be awarded a recognition, a sticker to be posted at the entrance that certifies this virtuous practice.