The Gender Parity Law was passed in 2011 and has had a major impact on board compositions of public companies in Italy, dramatically increasing women’s representation on boards.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
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Category:Case studies
WEPs Action Card - Tackling Sexual Harassment in the World of Work
This Action Card gives a snapshot at the recommendations for tackling sexual harassment in the workplace and achieving gender equality.
Author:UN Women, as part of the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme
Publisher:UN Women, as part of the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme
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Category:WEPs Implementation
WEPs Learn strives to equip women with new skills, capacities and characteristics to succeed in the digital economy and labour market.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
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On 10 December, the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme hosted a virtual high-level Forum convening G7-EU stakeholder that focus on women’s economic empowerment and responsible business conduct, including WEPs signatories.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
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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.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
Date:
Category:WEPs Leaders
Women's Leadership Development at a Global Scale
Capgemini, a company focused in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering saw a specific need to promote more women into leadership roles.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
Date:
Category:Case studies
The Power of Partnerships for Achieving Gender Equality
“ … Governments, the international community and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, are called upon to take strategic action in the [12] critical areas of concern.” – Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
Date:
Category:WEPs Implementation
Shifting Culture to Boost Gender Equality
Banco Santander, a global financial services company based in Spain considers diversity and inclusion a priority. Read this case study to learn more about the company's gender equality action plan.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
Date:
Category:Case studies
#WeLearn: Is Entrepreneurship for You?
On 2 December 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted "#WeLearn: Is Entrepreneurship for You?" learning session.
Author:UN Women and WomenWill Programme
Publisher:UN Women and WomenWill Programme
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The Power of Working Together: Emerging Practices that Advance Women's Economic Empowerment
This booklet is inspired by the promising practices arising from the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme between 2018 and 2020. Its purpose is to share the ways in which G7 and EU governments and companies are working together to promote gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.
Author:UN Women
Publisher:UN Women
Date:
Category:WEPs Implementation