Stories from field

Georgia: Empower Her Project

Georgia has one of the largest WEPs community in Eastern Europe. UN Women office in Georgia supports WEPs signatories through various programmes and collaborative initiatives to drive positive change in the lives of women. 

Gender Responsive Procurement Training in India

Gender-Responsive Procurement (GRP) is the sustainable selection of services, goods, and works that considers the impact on gender equality that goes beyond cost management.

Women Empower India: Driving Women’s Economic Empowerment through the WEPs

In July 2024, UN Women and the European Union launched Women Empower India (WE India)—a 40-month joint programme that places the WEPs at the centre of closing persistent gender gaps in employment, entrepreneurshi

Celebrating Malaysia’s First WEPs Corporate Action Lab

The future of family-friendly workplaces is here. 

China’s Private Sector Rallies Behind Gender Equality at CEO Roundtable

China, where women represent over 43 per cent of the workforce but only 10-15 per cent of senior leadership, faces structural challenges in ensuring equal representation.

Bolivian Businesses Lead the Way in Gender Equality: Spotlight on WEPs Champions and Strategic Allies

In a powerful demonstration of private sector leadership, Bolivian companies are stepping up their efforts to advance gender equality through the WEPs.

The Power of Evidence: A Conversation of the Georgian Private Sector

Advancing gender equality takes more than good intentions, it requires robust and up-to-date evidence. Without data that clearly highlights the scale and nature of gender inequality, discriminatory practices often remain hidden, denied, or normalized.