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Women’s Equity Day, observed on August 26th, commemorates the transformative milestone of women gaining the right to vote in 1920 with the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. Since then, women globally have made remarkable strides towards equality. In the past century, women’s participation in the workforce has grown significantly, with a rise from 23.6% in 1920 to 57% today. Educational attainment has soared, with more women than men earning bachelor’s degrees in recent decades. Moreover, women now hold 28% of CEO positions in Fortune 500 companies, compared to negligible numbers in the early 20th century. In the last decade, progress has accelerated with movements like #MeToo catalyzing conversations on gender equality and workplace safety. Women’s representation in politics has also increased, with a record number of women serving in Congress and other legislative bodies globally. At StrongHer, we are committed to amplifying this momentum. Our initiatives focus on creating supportive networks, mentoring, and providing resources that empower women to excel in their careers and personal lives. By fostering an inclusive environment, we aim to bridge the gap in industries where women are underrepresented, such as STEM and telecommunications. Looking forward, challenges remain, including the gender pay gap and underrepresentation in certain industries. However, initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion are gaining traction, suggesting a more equitable future. By continuing to advocate for policies that support women’s advancement and addressing systemic barriers, we can strive towards a future where women of all backgrounds have equal opportunities to thrive and lead. #StrongHer #Equity #DEI

✨A huge kudos to our Nokia StrongHer Canada antennae for a very successful Work & Wonder Lunchtime Social with over 60 participants in attendance! This event featured vision board making, stickers, mentorship mingles, and networking activities, all thoughtfully planned with a simple & impactful goal in mind: to create a welcoming space for Nokia Co-op Students across Nokia Canada to meet, share, and learn from one another. It definitely hit the mark! 🤩 This event was a perfect example of how grassroots initiatives can foster community, belonging, and growth at Nokia. Congratulations to our amazing co-op organizers Pari Khanna Caterina Bosi for turning their vision into such a successful reality with the wonderful support of Julia Guzzo, PMP, Lara Taha & Anna Pakina! A special shout out to the Mentors, Kelly Ryan, Chantha Nhem, ACC, Patricia (Trish) Kirkwood, Mia Petrasovic, Aparna Shanker, Elaine Johnston, Andria Matadial, BA, CHRL, Katherine Dillon who joined to lend inspiration to our Nokia #NextGEN Early Career talents through meaningful conversations & sharing their expertise and career journey experiences. A big thanks to Amanjot Singh for his continuous support in capturing all the amazing moments. Work & Wonder left all participants feeling connected, creative and inspired which always brings out the best in innovative thinking and professional growth!💡🎯

Our StrongHer Oceania Antennae has a lot to celebrate after hosting last week's Nokia & University of Technology Sydney 2025 Lucy Mentoring Professional Development Workshop - Empowering Your Future: Building Skills for Career Success. Nokia Oceania has a long standing relationship with the UTS Lucy Mentoring Program which continues to grow year on year. The event held at our Nokia Oceania head office in Sydney and was attended by over 30 female STEM students! Kudos to Angela McKechnie, PMP, CSM, Wilson Maria, Irina Khmeleva, Sabrina Hsu, Lucia Bautista, the 2025 Nokia Mentors & the entire team! Cheers and a big thank you to our Nokia Leaders who drove key professional growth topic discussions during the workshop! ✨ Jean Lawrence who delivered a keynote on how to develop your network for career success ✨ Andy Mansoori who advised about interview techniques, CV tailoring and social media marketing ✨ Andrew Besz who delivered training on presentation skills ✨ Blake McManus who provided guidance from a corporate HR perspective We celebrate each and everyone of you on making this a tremendous success & championing future leaders in STEM!

StrongHer in Noida, India, hosted approximately 40 Nokia employee children (grades 8-12) for a day of innovation and inspiration. The event aimed to expose students to STEM fields and inspire future innovation. We were able to showcase global operations and give them a glimpse of day to day life here at #TeamNokia 👏 In addition to the tour, Nokia leaders engaged with students, sharing their experiences and inspiring future career paths. 🗨️ Thanks to all of organizers of the event. 🎉 #NokiaIndia #StrongHer

Looking back at our IWD celebrations at #NokiaIndia. It was great to see so many people participating in a number of local events, networking and being a being the voice of change to help #AccelerateAction 👏 #TeamNokia #StrongHer #OpenToYou

StrongHer is proud to announce that Anushree Rahunathan is a finalist for the WOMEN IN TECH ® Global APAC Awards for the Best Ally Award! This award focuses on significant efforts on creating spaces driving inclusivity, advocating for gender equity, and promoting diversity. Anushree is part of the StrongHer community in India and has excelled creating meaningful platforms that empower women in tech through knowledge-sharing, mentorship, wellness, and personal growth. Her philosophy is simple: “true allyship is about taking consistent action, creating opportunities for others to shine, and never missing a chance to accelerate change together.” Please join us to congratulate and celebrate Anushree on this exceptional achievement! #TeamNokia #StrongHer

🤩A shout out to our StrongHer Oceania Antenna for empowering STEM students through our partnership with the UTS Women in Engineering and IT to support exceptional STEM students through scholarships. Cheers to our StrongHer Oceania Chair, Angela McKechnie, PMP, CSM who was featured as a Speaker at this 4th annual Nuala Ward UTS Awards! Kudos to this year's winners Sophie Vo Aalia Nasser (StudIEAust) Hansali Dissanayake! Your achievements are truly outstanding! Special thanks to Blake McManus for your commitment to diversity and inclusion and sponsorship of our Oceania StrongHer antenna. Thanks also to Anna Perrin, Adam Bryant, Adrian Heley and Dirk Notelaers. 🎉

Empowering the Future of Tech: Nokia StrongHer Oceania Hosts UTS Lucy Mentoring Program Workshop for Female STEM Students. ✨ A shout out to our StrongHer Oceania Antenna! The partnership they have with the UTS Lucy Mentoring Program is a testament to our Nokia StrongHer’s commitment to fostering young talent and creating a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. We're proud of the entire our StrongHer Oceania team for providing a platform for these talented women to gain valuable insights, build their networks, and develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen fields. Outstanding!! #Nokia #StrongHer #UTS #LucyMentoringProgram #WomenInSTEM #TechTalent #FutureLeaders #6G #Quantum #CareerDevelopment #Mentorship #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion

Supply Chain is critical to Nokia's business, and so is the focus on inclusion. With that in mind, we asked the team at Nokia who to share advice they would give to other women considering a career in this field. Listen for their insight 💭 #TeamNokia #StrongHer #SupplyChain #TeamNokia #StrongHer #SupplyChain

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, StrongHer India, focused on gender inclusion, led a vibrant and impactful series of events across all India locations — including Gurgaon, Noida, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai (Pacifica, TVH, and Factory). Under the global theme “Accelerate Action”, the celebrations aimed to enhance women’s empowerment, visibility, and engagement across the organization. A variety of engaging initiatives brought employees together to reflect, participate, and drive awareness. Activities included a Stepathon wellness challenge, where employees took steps—literally and figuratively—toward a healthier future, and a blog-writing campaign showcasing inspiring stories of women overcoming challenges. Interactive games focused on identifying and addressing unconscious gender bias encouraged self-reflection and dialogue, while sessions featuring external speakers, as well as Nokia India’s Market Head and Country Management Team (CMT) members, added depth and leadership commitment to the celebrations. With enthusiastic participation on our internal social media channel on Viva Engage, the campaign reached nearly 9,000 employees, creating a truly pan-India ripple effect of awareness and inclusion. Pre- and post-IWD events at each site added continuity and depth, reinforcing StrongHer’s mission to build a more equitable workplace. These efforts reflect Nokia’s ongoing dedication to our inclusive and thriving workplace culture making this IWD not just a celebration, but a call to action to accelerate change.