Resources

Designing a World with Gender Equality

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of OLGA Agency partners, Jessica Templeton Smith and Lucy Pickford. OLGA Agency is a London-based marketing agency that works with companies in the arts, education and culture sector. 

Harnessing Women's Talent in the Electricity Sector

Read this case study on Iberdrola, a multinational electric utility company based in Spain. The company set out to increase its number of women working as electricians and technicians. In August 2019, they created a School for Electricians uniquely for women.

WEPs Introduction for Companies in the Asia-Pacific

This introductory brochure for companies in the Asia-Pacific provides information about the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and UN Women's services to help private companies implement them, including through training and learning programs, technical assistance and innovative new initiatives

#WeLearn: Collaboration and Remote Working

On 5 November 2020, WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted the Collaboration and Remote Working learning session. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed many things including the way we work.

WEPs Bulletin Issue 5: Deadline to apply for Award extended and latest knowledge products

United States: The Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act

Recognizing the importance of women’s economic empowerment and financial resilience in addressing global poverty, the United States passed a law mandating a gender-sensitive approach to international development.

Mentoring to Advance Women’s Professional Development

On the 28 October 2020, WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme organized the "Mentoring to Advance Women’s Professional Development" event. The speakers discussed how WEPs signatories can develop their own mentoring programmes.

Gender-Responsive Procurement

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