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WEPs Bulletin Issue 8: Happy Holidays from the WEPs team

Creating Fair and Equal Workplaces

On 14 December 2020, the UN Women and the UN Global Compact in Denmark co-hosted the "Creating Fair and Equal Workplaces" event with participation of Nordic companies. 

Film Screening with Women Entrepreneurs and Film Producers

On 18 November, Mastercard and WEPs team at UN Women organized an exclusive, virtual documentary film screening and panel discussion showcasing the perseverance and passion of female entrepreneurs and to celebrate their stories and impact.

United Kingdom: Committee of Advertising Practice Rules Against Gender Stereotyping

New rules aimed at curbing gender stereotyping in advertisement were introduced by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) in the United Kingdom in June 2019.

France: Act for the Freedom to Choose One's Future Occupation

The Freedom to Choose One’s Future Occupation law was enacted in France on 5 September 2018, and it requires companies to ensure equal pay for work of equal value.

Germany: Working Hours and Part-Time and Fixed-Term Employment Acts

Working hours in Germany have been regulated by law since 1994 when the Government introduced the Working Hours Act on 6 June to safeguard workers from long working hours and to ensure ade- quate periods of rest and breaks.

Innovation and Social Design for a Global Impact

This Leaders in Action piece follows the journey of PATHFINDER co-founders Jessica van Thiel and Shivani Singh. PATHFINDER works with business, academia and policymakers to find innovative solutions in sustainable development.

Developing an Online Learning Community for Women

Avon is a global social selling beauty company, headquarted in the United Kingdom, that launched Avon Connect, an online learning and community platform in May 2019.

Japan: The Act on the Promotion of Female Participation and Career Advancement in the Workplace

In Japan, women’s participation in the workplace has been underpinned by law since it entered into force on 1 April 2016. Legislation requires public and private sector companies to measure gender diversity-related data, create action plans to address gaps, and disclose this information.