The “Red Benches” are arriving on the Italian motorways. Sit down to discover a new way of being a woman

Autostrade per l’Italia’s commitment to support continues female empowermentwith internal and external projects aimed at eliminating gender inequalities, prevarications, gender gaps.

More women at work

In 2023 – thanks to the implementation of policies aimed at ensure equal opportunitiesit’s at paths of professional growth to strengthen the presence of women in the different roles of the organization – the company has achieved the goal of having the 30% of women employed in positions of responsibility.

The red benches: hearing stories that matter

With March 8, the “Red Benches”a project by Autostrade per l’Italia to combat all forms of abuse and inequality.

What are? Full-fledged benches, installed along their Service Areas (the first in Rome in Piazza Balsamo Crivelli and in the stations of Stura Est A26 – DT1; Prenestina Ovest A1 – DT5; Conero Est A14 – DT7, to then continue along the entire motorway network), which however have an experiential aspect: approaching, sitting down and framing a QR Code, it will be possible to listen to the podcast «Women interrupted» stories of broken aspirations and new beginnings, drawn from Lela’s diary, stories of ordinary abuse, written by Michael Weinberg and news stories about women and girls of all ages who have made it, or sometimes, have not made it.

A project carried out in collaboration with the General States of Women HUB, an association chosen for its active commitment to combating all forms of abuse and for the support provided to women in difficulty.

Equality begins at school

It will also start at the same time an awareness campaign for middle school students, starting from Rome and which will also continue in the other cities touched by the Aspi network. Autostrade per l’Italia, a laboratory for female empowerment.

Gender pay gap: how to eliminate it

In recent years, the company has been distinguishing itself in the Italian corporate landscape, as one of the most active realities in eliminating the gender pay gap and, by virtue of this objective, since 2019 it has joined D-valuethe first business association that promotes gender balance and an inclusive culture, useful models for the growth of the Italian economic fabric.

Certified gender equality

Another important milestone is the prestigious gender equality certification, introduced by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan and obtained by Autostrade per l’Italia, one of the first companies in the sector.

Source: Vanity Fair

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