International Women’s Network in Estonia -IWNE

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This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnastics legend born in 1961 who redefined what the human...
17/06/2026

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Nadia Comaneci, a Romanian gymnastics legend born in 1961 who redefined what the human body is capable of.

At just 13, she won the European Championships all-around title and three individual events. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, she became the first gymnast in history to earn a perfect score of 10.0, a feat so unprecedented that the scoreboard could not even display it.

She went on to become a five-time Olympic champion, transforming gymnastics forever and proving that excellence knows no boundaries.

A girl from a small Romanian town showed the world that greatness has no gender.💜

06/06/2026

Burnout does not always look dramatic. Sometimes it looks like a woman who keeps showing up for everyone while quietly running on empty.

If you feel exhausted, disconnected, or like you have nothing left to give, that is not weakness. That is a sign you have been strong for too long without support.

You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to ask for help.

IWNE is here to support 💜

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator born in 1897 who refused to accept limits placed ...
03/06/2026

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator born in 1897 who refused to accept limits placed on women.

In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, proving that courage and determination could break barriers that once seemed impossible.

Throughout her career, she set numerous aviation records, encouraged women to pursue their ambitions, and became one of the most influential figures in the history of flight.

In 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Although her fate remains a mystery, her legacy continues to inspire generations.

Sometimes one person daring to go further changes what everyone believes is possible. 💜

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Kathrine Switzer, a journalism student born in 1947 who just wanted to run a marathon....
27/05/2026

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Kathrine Switzer, a journalism student born in 1947 who just wanted to run a marathon.

In 1967, she became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, wearing bib number 261. A race official tried to physically remove her from the course. She kept running.

Her fight opened the Boston Marathon to women in 1972 and brought the women’s marathon to the 1984 Olympics.

Sometimes one person refusing to stop changes everything. 💜

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Chloé Zhao, a Chinese-born filmmaker and screenwriter born in 1982. She grew up betwee...
20/05/2026

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Chloé Zhao, a Chinese-born filmmaker and screenwriter born in 1982. She grew up between Beijing, England, and the United States, never quite fitting in anywhere but finding her voice everywhere.
She makes films about people on the edges of society, believing every life deserves to be seen on screen. In 2021, she became the first Chinese woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director for Nomadland.
Sometimes not belonging is exactly what gives you the perspective to tell everyone’s story. 💜
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Hey everyone! 💜The Institute of Baltic Studies (Balti Uuringute Instituut) is currently conducting a brief survey on dom...
16/05/2026

Hey everyone! 💜
The Institute of Baltic Studies (Balti Uuringute Instituut) is currently conducting a brief survey on domestic violence and access to support in Estonia, and they are looking for women with a migration background to participate.
They are eager to hear from all women, regardless of whether you have personally experienced this.
They understand this subject can feel sensitive and private, which is why participation is fully anonymous and voluntary.
Every response helps them better understand women’s experiences, the obstacles to seeking help, and what type of support would be most helpful.💜
If this topic feels meaningful or significant to you, they would greatly appreciate your participation:

https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91090858/Migrant-Women-s-Experiences-in-Estonia

Hey everyone! The Institute of Baltic Studies (Balti Uuringute Instituut) is currently conducting a brief survey on dome...
16/05/2026

Hey everyone!
The Institute of Baltic Studies (Balti Uuringute Instituut) is currently conducting a brief survey on domestic violence and access to support in Estonia, and they are looking for women with a migration background to participate.
They are eager to hear from all women, regardless of whether you have personally experienced this.
They understand this subject can feel sensitive and private, which is why participation is fully anonymous and voluntary.
Every response helps them better understand women’s experiences, the obstacles to seeking help, and what type of support would be most helpful.💜

If this topic feels meaningful or significant to you, they would greatly appreciate your participation:
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91090858/Migrant-Women-s-Experiences-in-Estonia

We have been taught to fear strangers in dark alleys. But the statistics point elsewhere — to homes, relationships, inst...
13/05/2026

We have been taught to fear strangers in dark alleys. But the statistics point elsewhere — to homes, relationships, institutions, and systems that have long allowed harm to go unaddressed.

This article examines gender-based violence not as a collection of tragic exceptions, but as a structural issue embedded in the way power is distributed, credibility is granted, and accountability is avoided. From global data to Baltic realities, from legal failures to the language we use at home — the pattern is consistent.

The question is not whether the problem exists. It is whether we are willing to look at it honestly.

Read the whole article - https://iwne.ee/the-monster-was-never-under-the-bed-gender-based-violence-as-a-structure-of-power/

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Olha Rudneva, a Ukrainian activist and healthcare manager born in 1977.She co-founded ...
13/05/2026

This Wednesday, we’re inspired by Olha Rudneva, a Ukrainian activist and healthcare manager born in 1977.
She co-founded the Superhumans Center, a rehabilitation center for soldiers and civilians who lost limbs during the war in Ukraine, working with international partners to bring modern prosthetics and recovery services to those who need them most.
In 2023, she was named Woman of the Year for her outstanding contribution to humanitarian work.
Sometimes the hardest times bring out the most powerful people. 💜

Equal pay is often presented as a problem that is already improving, but numbers alone do not tell the full story. Even ...
10/05/2026

Equal pay is often presented as a problem that is already improving, but numbers alone do not tell the full story. Even when the gap becomes smaller, deeper structural inequalities, hidden salary systems, and traditional expectations around caregiving continue to shape women’s opportunities and financial independence.

Transparency is not only about salaries — it is about trust, accountability, and the ability to recognise inequalities that often remain invisible inside workplaces. The discussion around the gender pay gap also raises a broader question: how much inequality is society willing to tolerate before meaningful change becomes a priority?

Read full article here: https://iwne.ee/why-estonias-progress-on-the-pay-gap-still-falls-short/

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