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has a policy of equality and diversity through which it reaffirms its commit- ment to the fundamental principles of equality, non-discrimination in the workplace, support for diversity in the company and respect for the hetero- geneity of people. This work, in which the company has been working for many years, has already yielded im- portant results and values, thanks to which a fair, serious and profound- ly diverse working atmosphere has been established. Milestones in equality Among other milestones, the FCC Group has obtained four Equality Awards in the Company’s Environ- mental Services, Water and Cons- truction and Industrial areas; it was the first to sign equality plans in the Construction, Urban Services and Water sectors; first to develop a broad-spectrum training course on equality and the prevention of harass- ment at work and sexual harassment aimed at the entire organization; and pioneer, together with a select group of companies, in the promotions of the EOI’s master’s degree in pre-di- rective women, as well as in the par- ticipation of the Promociona Project, Executive Programme for Women in Senior Management. FCC also adheres to the “Principles for the empowerment of women” of the United Nations Global Compact and the Charter for Diversity, thereby reinforcing its principles of equality, diversity and anti-discrimination and promoting inclusion and work-life ba- lance measures. This year, International Women’s Day is framed by two major mo- vements that reflect, in turn, two major problems that women still suffer. On the one hand, the courageous denunciation that hundreds, thousands of women have made, and continue to make, of the abuses of all kinds that they have suffered in the world of cinema and culture, and that under the hashtag #metoo, has spread all over the planet. On the other hand, the unjust wage gap affecting so many female workers over many years, and which has put them at the forefront of the social debate, a reality that is now completely unacceptable in the 21st century. Both of these issues have grabbed the headlines and public dis- course, helping our society to become aware and to take impor- tant steps towards change. At FCC, we are committed to this unequivocal NO to violence and we reject all forms of discrimination and mistreatment against wo- men. Our Equality Plans, and the countless distinctions we have received in recent years, are proof of this. Nevertheless, I am/we are very aware that there is still a lot of work required to change and empower, and we are focusing our best efforts on this. I dream of a country where gender inequality is eradicated, and where companies, such as our Group, are much more attentive to the capacity and talent of their teams than to their gender. Today is a good time, although it should not be the only time, to reflect on the progress made, to demand many more changes and to celebrate the courage, courage and determination of so many women who have played a key role in the history of their countries, businesses and communities, and without whom, today I would not be writing these letters, nor would you be reading them. Let us celebrate this International Women’s Day by adding our will to achieve the justice and equality that we yearn for. Happy Women’s Day, everybody. Esther Alcocer Koplowitz FCC Chairwoman Letter from the Chairman, Esther Alcocer Koplowitz on the occasion of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8MARCH P E O P L E S 25 P E O P L E S