IPA leads the discussion on the power of diversity and inclusion for the industry
On Wednesday 27th May, the IPA led an important discussion on the role of diversity and inclusion livestreamed on the Publishers Without Borders Facebook and YouTube platforms.
WIPO holds Women in Publishing side-event during General Assemblies
On Friday 4 October, during their General Assemblies, WIPO organised a session on Empowering Women in the Publishing Industry featuring the IPA’s Diversity and Inclusion Envoy, Michiel Kolman, Moroccan publisher Amina Hachimi Alaoui (Editions Yanbow Al Kitab) and Roanie Levy of Access Copyright.
Gender Equality — Books for Sustainable Development Goal 5 announced
On 17 September 2019 the fifth list of books for the UN SDG Book Club were announced. The list of titles in all six official UN languages, aimed at children aged 6-12, focuses on the fifth sustainable development goal – Gender Equality.
Women in Publishing: First PublisHer’s Dinner at London Book Fair
At a time when gender balance is a priority for many industries and companies, the publishing industry couldn’t lag behind. Bodour Al Qasimi, IPA’s Vice-President, and Maria Pallante, AAP’s President and CEO, embraced the challenge and launched a network to promote women’s role in shaping leadership in the publishing business.
Inspiring Words from Industry Leaders: Interview with Hugo Setzer, The International Publishers Association
Inclusive Publishing has embarked on a series of interviews with industry leaders and their approach to accessibility. In August 2018 they interviewed IPA VP and Manual Moderno CEO, Hugo Setzer.