Male allies drive gender equality

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has been running its Male Allyship Program since 2023, in partnership with Lysander.

- Cathryn Greville

The self-paced, online, five digital module course aims to build awareness and knowledge - exploring key concepts, engaging in interactive learning experiences, and developing actionable plans to drive cultural change within workplace teams and organisations.

By participating in this program, we aim for men to:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of gender disparities, biases and challenges faced by women in male dominated industries.

• Recognise the importance of male allyship in creating inclusive workplace culture and fostering diversity.

• Acquire practical skills and strategies to support and advocate for women, challenge biases and promote gender inclusivity.

• Explore individual and collective roles in fostering gender inclusion, including personal, social, societal and organisational levels.

• Commit to implementing action to promote gender inclusivity, advocate for change and shift the culture.

All NAWIC members can access the program for free, just by signing into the NAWIC website. Further details on NAWIC membership are available on our website.

An organisational pathway is also on offer for employers who want to offer employees and stakeholders an in-person learning opportunity to complement the online course.