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International Women’s Day 2018

March 08, 2018

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At a moment when the world is acknowledging the power of women’s voices, HP is inviting girls to reinvent their stories and reach for their dreams. In celebration of International Women’s Day, HP is releasing “Paro,” a short film shot in Kolkata, India that follows a girl’s journey as she discovers her passion for storytelling. Alongside the film, HP is introducing a range of social impact programs, rooted in the belief that technology can be a democratizing force in telling and sharing stories that matter. Programs are with Girl Rising, Women Deliver and Black Girls Code.

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For International Women’s Day, not only are we celebrating the women driving us forward, we are focused on empowering the next generation of female leaders who are using their talent, passion and abilities to create positive economic, technical, and social impact on our company and in their communities.

HP Inc. President and CEO Dion Weisler celebrates International Women’s Week, highlighting the importance of inspiring the next generation of female leaders.

PARO:

Inspiring girls to chase their dreams

HP, Black Girls Code and Disney inspire young coding ‘warriors’

Stories have the power to change the world

Nurturing the next generation of advocates

PARO Image Gallery

The greatest stories are an expression of our collective dreams. They unite, uplift and connect us. “Paro” is one of those stories. In it, a young girl experiences the triumph of sharing her story with others through an untraditional and unexpected path. Produced by HP Studios, the film was created to inspire schoolchildren to celebrate their differences and show how technology can reinvent and make life better.

Warriors Who Code Challenge

Disney and HP co-sponsored the “Warriors Who Code Challenge,” an all-day coding platform with Black Girls Code to celebrate the premiere of the film A Wrinkle in Time. HP convened leading female voices in tech and filmmaking to inspire future engineers, scientists, technologists and artists

Executive Spokespeople

Lesley Slaton Brown

Chief Diversity Officer

Kim Rivera

Chief Legal Officer &

General Counsel HP Inc.

Antonio Lucio

Chief Marketing and

Communications Officer

Nate Hurst

Chief Sustainability

and Social Impact Officer

Christina Lowery

CEO, Girl Rising

Lori Adelman

Director of Youth Engagement

at Women Deliver

Jill Miller

Chief Program & Administrative Officer,

Girl Rising

Kimberly Bryant

Founder and Executive Director

of Black Girls CODE

“We are celebrating the girls and women who inspire us and drive us forward regardless of age, race, geography, religion or sexual orientation. Together we must to take action and propel the industry forward through diversity and inclusion”

Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc.

“This is not only a week to celebrate women, it’s an important movement and one we are proud to always support.”

Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc.

“Paro was created to spark discussion about dreaming big and chasing your passions, no matter your background or where you are in the world”

Antonio Lucio, CMO, HP Inc.

“We believe that the power of technology in democratizing and reinventing storytelling – told more vividly and authentically – can change minds and spark action. International Women’s Day is the time to highlight stories that inspire girls around the world to reach for their dreams.”

Antonio Lucio, CMO, HP Inc.

“Women Deliver Young Leaders are powerful advocates who are moving the needle for girls, women, and young people all around the globe. Storytelling has always been core to their advocacy, helping to humanize the communities they care about, and challenging the persistent stigma and stereotypes that hold back progress. I’m excited that our partnership with HP will help equip these incredible young men and women with the technology to better tell their stories, and bring greater visibility to their work.”

Lori Adelman, Director of Youth Engagement, Women Deliver

“Everything starts with a story and these community-driven projects can serve as a catalyst for impact and long-term social change.”

Christina Lowery, CEO, Girl Rising

“Our partnership with HP will help us elevate more voices and advance equality throughout the world. We look forward to uncovering powerful stories and meeting the inspiration behind them.”

Lori Adelman, Director of Youth Engagement, Women Deliver

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HP Inc. President and CEO Dion Weisler celebrates International Women’s Week, highlighting the importance of inspiring the next generation of female leaders.

PARO:

HP, Black Girls Code and Disney inspire young coding ‘warriors’

Stories have the power to change the world

Nurturing the next generation of advocates

PARO Image Gallery

Warriors Who Code Challenge

Executive Spokespeople

Lesley Slaton Brown

Kim Rivera

Antonio Lucio

Nate Hurst

Christina Lowery

Lori Adelman

Jill Miller

Kimberly Bryant

“We are celebrating the girls and women who inspire us and drive us forward regardless of age, race, geography, religion or sexual orientation. Together we must to take action and propel the industry forward through diversity and inclusion”

Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc.

“This is not only a week to celebrate women, it’s an important movement and one we are proud to always support.”

Dion Weisler, President and CEO, HP Inc.

“Paro was created to spark discussion about dreaming big and chasing your passions, no matter your background or where you are in the world”

Antonio Lucio, CMO, HP Inc.

“We believe that the power of technology in democratizing and reinventing storytelling – told more vividly and authentically – can change minds and spark action. International Women’s Day is the time to highlight stories that inspire girls around the world to reach for their dreams.”

Antonio Lucio, CMO, HP Inc.

Lori Adelman, Director of Youth Engagement, Women Deliver

“Everything starts with a story and these community-driven projects can serve as a catalyst for impact and long-term social change.”

Christina Lowery, CEO, Girl Rising

“Our partnership with HP will help us elevate more voices and advance equality throughout the world. We look forward to uncovering powerful stories and meeting the inspiration behind them.”

Lori Adelman, Director of Youth Engagement, Women Deliver

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