WEPs Leaders

Connecting the World

This Leaders in Action piece shares insights from Johary Mustapha, CEO and Founder of Forest Interactive. Johary shares his vision and journey to establishing a more inclusive and gender equal digital economy.

To champion for what is right and natural can never be wrong and is necessary

In this Leadership Insights Piece, Professor Elizabeth Lee, CEO of Sunway Education Group, shares the company's journey and best practices towards creating an inclusive organizational culture and gender equal workplace.

2023 Ring the Bell for Gender Equality

In celebration of 2023 International Women’s Day, UN Women co-organized Ring the Bell for Gender Equality for the ninth consecutive year in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, UN Global Compact, UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative, and the World Federation of Exchanges.

Building Business, Creating Social Impact

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of Suzy Hutomo, Founder and Executive Chairperson, The Body Shop Indonesia.

Tackling Gender Inequalities within SMEs at the Regional Level

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of the founder of Will Lab Inc., Miwa Koyasu from Japan. Will Lab Inc. provides consulting services to local governments and private sector companies (especially SMEs) on how to empower and promote women in the workplace.

Innovation and Social Design for a Global Impact

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of PATHFINDER co-founders Jessica van Thiel and Shivani Singh. PATHFINDER works with business, academia and policymakers to find innovative solutions in sustainable development.

A Forerunner in Sustainability Management and SDGs Reporting

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of the founder of Cre-en Inc., Ayako Sonoda. Cre-en Inc. is a Japanese business consulting firm specializing in sustainability management and SDGs reporting. 

Leading Change at the Regional Level

Shuhei Nakata, President of NAKATA KOGEI Co., Ltd., an SME in Toyooka-City in the western region of Japan, sees the WEPs as an effective framework to advance business practices. Toyooka-City is known for its strong commitment to the SDGs, especially SDG5.  Mr.

Creating Sustainable Solutions in a Blitz

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of Blitz Solutions partner, Melissa Blohm. Blitz Solutions is a boutique consultancy based in New York providing sustainable results for their clients.

Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment As First Step Towards Diversity and Inclusion

Akiyoshi Hiraoka, CEO and Representative Director, Nihon Unisys, Ltd., firmly believes that diversity brings innovation, and sees the promotion of gender equality and women's empowerment as a foundation for diversity and inclusion.