Written by Charlotte Regan, Froglife Trustee
Some of the most important work in conservation is led by women. International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate that contribution, while also recognising that the journey towards equality remains ongoing.
As a Froglife trustee, I am very proud to be part of a team with such a strong female presence. Sixty per cent of our staff are women. Whether in project management, research, operations, communications or community engagement, they are integral to advancing our mission at every level.
Through our paid traineeship programme, Froglife offers invaluable opportunities for early-career conservationists. Four of our seven current trainees are women, all of whom are now developing the skills and experience needed to progress their careers in conservation. Women also play key roles within our senior leadership. Our CEO, Head of Conservation and Impact, Head of Operations, as well as my fellow female trustees, help to ensure that women’s perspectives shape the development and delivery of our strategy.
Having such strong female presence within an organisation does not, however, mean that the work on gender equality is complete. International Women’s Day challenges us to reflect on what this means in practice and to take action to ensure that representation continues to translate into opportunity and leadership. Gender equality is not just a matter of fairness; it amplifies our capacity for impact, enabling us to better protect reptiles, amphibians, and the habitats they rely on.
What we’re doing at Froglife
- Froglife is proud of the range of female representation across the organisation, including strong leadership presence
- We embed gender equality through our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy. It is introduced to all staff during induction and guides our work to create an inclusive and supportive workplace.
- Froglife tracks gender representation through annual EDI surveys for staff and Trustees, and also records the gender of project participants, volunteers and job applicants to help monitor progress and ensure opportunities are accessible to all.