Global Supply Chain Coalition Expert Roundtable: Advancing Gender Equality in Global Supply Chains

On 18 February 2026, the Global Supply Chain Coalition convened an expert workshop that brought together 30 representatives from multinational companies, international organizations, industry platforms, and policy actors working on trade, human rights, and supply chains.

This document summarizes the key highlights of the discussion. 

We would like to thank the experts from international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector—including representatives from Bayer, Italpreziosi, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Sustainable
Procurement Pledge, United Nations Trade and Development and Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030—for their valuable contributions to the discussion.