Stories from field

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. 

WEPs annual meeting in Amman, Jordan

To close off the year, on 16 December 2024, UN Women convened the 2024 WEPs Annual Meeting in Jordan. 

UN Women Bangladesh- Women entrepreneurs adopting the WEPs

Women’s Empowerment for Inclusive Growth’ (WING) is a joint programme of UNDP, UN Women, and UNCDF.

2025 WEPs Forum Arab States – Casablanca 

UN Women organized the 2025 WEPs Forum for WEPs signatories in Arab States from 29 to 30 January 2025.

Driving Gender Equality in the Arab States through Partnerships with the Private Sector

UN Women in the Arab States region promotes and implements a holistic approach in its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) programming.