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[Recordings] WEPs Equal Pay Webinar Series 2026

Equal pay for work of equal value is a fundamental human right—and an increasing governance, compliance and accountability priority for companies worldwide. Despite progress, global gender pay gaps remain at approximately 20%, reflecting persistent structural inequalities.

Author:UN Women, WEPs' Secretariat and EQUAL-SALARY Foundation

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
Sustainable, competitive and resilient value chains: the One UN response

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Sustainable, competitive and resilient value chains: the One UN response

The United Nations stands ready to leverage its unique strengths - global neutrality, convening power, normative and human rights expertise, and deep field presence - to support countries and businesses in building value chains that are not only competitive, but also equitable and environmentally

Author:United Nations

Publisher:United Nations

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
GSCC gender equality supply chain

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Explainer 2: Engaging Companies to Advance Gender Equality in Supply Chains

Global supply chains underpin the world’s production systems — connecting workers, companies and partners across regions and shaping jobs, rights and economic opportunities for millions of women and men.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
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WEPs Learn 2026 - From Commitment to Action

Companies are increasingly demonstrating their commitment to gender equality, across all seven of the UN Women Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Author:UN Women, WEPs' Secretariat

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
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Toolbox | Gender-responsive procurement in the watch and jewelry industry

In 2025, UN Women’s WEPs Secretariat and the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) collaborated with experts and member companies to co-create practical tools on gender-responsive procurement.

Author:UN Women, Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:WEPs Guidance

Language: English
Global Supply Chain Coalition CSW High-level Round table

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Global Supply Chain Coalition CSW High-level Round table

On 12 March 2026, UN Women convened a high-level roundtable during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, bringing together leaders from government, business, international organizations and civil society.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Video and Event

Language: English (A-4 size)
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2026 Ring the Bell for Gender Equality Report

Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2026 demonstrated both the scale of global commitment and the growing maturity of work linking gender equality to capital markets.

Author:UN Women, WEPs' Secretariat

Publisher:UN Women

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Language: English
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WEPs Q1 2026 Newsletter

International Women’s Day was a chance to mark how gender equality is being advanced globally and how the private sector is moving beyond commitment toward measurable, structural change.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Category:Bulletin

Global Supply Chain Coalition Expert Roundtable: Advancing Gender Equality in Global Supply Chains

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Global Supply Chain Coalition Expert Roundtable: Advancing Gender Equality in Global Supply Chains

On 18 February 2026, the Global Supply Chain Coalition convened an expert workshop that brought together 30 representatives from multinational companies, international organizations, industry platforms, and policy actors working on trade, human rights, and supply chains.

Author:UN Women

Publisher:UN Women

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Language: English
WEPs Induction

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[Recording] WEPs Induction for New Signatories - February 2026

Welcome to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Induction Session for New Signatories.

Author:UN Women, WEPs' Secretariat

Publisher:UN Women

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