Tenerife Council Funds "YoSoyIgual" Project to Boost Gender Equality in Tech and Industry

The Cabildo de Tenerife, through its departments for the Presidency, Equality, Diversity, Finance, and Strategic Projects, has provided funding to continue and expand the "YoSoyIgual" project. This project is run by Femete, an association representing companies in the metal and new technologies sector in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The project will run until August 2026.

This funding comes from a program that supports non-profit organizations, foundations, professional groups, and other voluntary bodies. The aim is to fund initiatives that help create real gender equality policies across the island.

Juan Antonio Jiménez, the president of Femete, explained that the "YoSoyIgual" project began in 2018. Its goal is to promote equal opportunities for women and men, and to encourage women's involvement in society and the workplace. This is achieved through positive actions that address gender inequality. Femete, as an employers' association dedicated to gender equality and increasing female employment in industrial fields, is committed to running awareness campaigns and training programs. These efforts aim to encourage more women to enter professions where they are currently underrepresented.

Jiménez highlighted that Femete's dedication is evident in the increasing number of women who have completed or are currently undergoing training at Femete. This training improves their job prospects and leads to more women being hired in traditionally male-dominated areas such as welding, metal construction, car mechanics, electrical work, air conditioning, and ship repair.

How to get the YoSoyIgual badge

Femete has also updated the "YoSoyIgual" badge. This badge is awarded to companies and self-employed individuals who demonstrate a commitment to gender equality. To apply for the badge, interested parties must meet certain criteria, which can be found at this link: https://cutt.ly/YoSoyIgual.