Resources

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).

Mentoring in the Workplace

Mentoring is an effective and increasingly popular way for private sector companies to advance the Women’s Empowerment Principle 4, promote women’s training and professional development, and drive positive organizational culture change.

Driving the Solution for Inclusive Investing

Read this Case Study with CNote, a financial platform based in the US, to learn how they are implementing several Women's Empowerment Principles through their Gender Equality Action Plan.

Leading Innovation in the Textile Industry

Read this Leaders in Action piece to learn about the journeys of sisters Gabriele Renner and Sabine Stein, the co-founders of pioneering clothing company pervormance international.