Resources

Building Inclusive Boards to Achieve Gender Equality

Women’s active participation and decision-making in the economy is crucial for long-term economic prosperity.

Driving the Solution for Inclusive Investing

Read this Case Study with CNote, a financial platform based in the US, to learn how they are implementing several Women's Empowerment Principles through their Gender Equality Action Plan.

Shifting the Status Quo in the Fashion Industry

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of Leigh & Siena co-founders, Ly Nguyen and Tori Watley. Leigh & Siena is a retail formal wear company focused on women’s empowerment throughout the shopping experience.

Investing in Gender Responsive Companies

On 19 October 2020, the UN Women and FinDevCanada co-organized the "Investing in Gender Responsive Companies" event. The event was hosted by WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme and organized in support of Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Leading Innovation in the Textile Industry

Read this Leaders in Action piece to learn about the journeys of sisters Gabriele Renner and Sabine Stein, the co-founders of pioneering clothing company pervormance international.

WEPs Bulletin 4: Award announcement and October WEPs updates

Welcome dear WEPs signatories to an October update from the WEPs Secretariat 

Women's Leadership for Gender Equality

On 9 October 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme organized the "Women's Leadership for Gender Equality" event to highlight the importance of women’s leadership and decision-making in society and the positive impact of gender parity on boards.

#WeLearn Secure a Seat at the Table

On 7 October 2020, WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted the "Secure a Seat at the Table" learning session. Learners found out what are the key challenges to address and overcome for a true advancement in the workplace and the intersectionality in the workplace.

WEPs – A Framework to Empower Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community

On 6 October 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted The Women's Empowerment Principle - A Framework to Empower Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community event.

Empowering Women at Work: Company Policies and Practices for Gender Equality

This report presents key guiding frameworks and 38 illustrative policies and practices for companies to promote gender equality at work, with focus on five key areas:

1. Achievement of equal pay for work of equal value;