Resources

Gender-Responsive Procurement

The Gender-Responsive Procurement Guidance Note helps companies implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Mentoring in the Workplace

Mentoring is an effective and increasingly popular way for private sector companies to advance the Women’s Empowerment Principle 4, promote women’s training and professional development, and drive positive organizational culture change.

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.

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.

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).

WEPs Bulletin Issue 4: Award announcement and October WEPs updates

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.

Building Inclusive Boards to Achieve Gender Equality

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