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Leigh & Siena

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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.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Leaders

Languages: English French
Image showing the introduction to the Bulletin. In the image there is a picture of smiling people holding signs saying the women's empowerment principles. Below the image is the introduction paragraphs of our Bulletin and a button for the reader to press if they would like to apply for the 2020 G7-EU WEPs Award.

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WEPs Bulletin Issue 4: Award announcement and October WEPs updates

Author:WEPs Secretariat

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Bulletin

Language: English
parity on boards

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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.

 

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Video and Event

women on boards

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Building Inclusive Boards to Achieve Gender Equality

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

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Languages: English French
Secure a Seat at the Table

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#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.

 

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Video and Event

WE EMPOWER G7 Event 6 October 2020

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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.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Video and Event

Empowering Women at Work

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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;

Author:ILO, EU and UN Women

Publisher:ILO, EU and UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
Private Sector Parental Leave

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Attracting and Retaining Talent through Inclusive Family-Friendly Policies

This guidance note forms part of a toolkit to help companies implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). It shows that investing in family-friendly policies, such as parental, maternity and paternity leave, make business sense and benefit both employers and employees.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Languages: English French
Call to Action

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Call to Action: Leveraging the WEPs Framework to Target Racism and Discrimination in the World of Work

The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) provide a framework to help companies of all sizes deepen their commitment to gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

Date:

Category:WEPs Guidance

Languages: English French