🙋♀️Ensuring women of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities are genuinely welcomed and valued in the workplace isn't just a moral imperative—it's a business game-changer. 🌟 By addressing the economic barriers faced by women from diverse and intersecting backgrounds, companies can drive real change. 👊Tackling racism and discrimination not only upholds justice but also boosts business performance. 💼 A truly diverse workforce sparks innovative solutions, enhances decision-making, and leads to higher productivity and lower employee turnover. Embrace diversity and watch your organization thrive! Read the full guidance note here: https://lnkd.in/d4fYyJzQ #InclusionMatters #DiversityDrivesInnovation #WomenInBusiness #EquityAndInclusion #BreakTheBias #WorkplaceDiversity #EmpowerWomen #InclusiveWorkplace #WEPs
Women’s Empowerment Principles
International Affairs
New York, NY 15,035 followers
By UN Women & UNGC to advance gender equality & women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community.
About us
Led by UN Women - Established in 2010 by UN Women and UNGC to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community.
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https://www.weps.org/
External link for Women’s Empowerment Principles
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- International Affairs
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- New York, NY
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- 2010
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👏Last month, we hosted an eye-opening webinar to enhance our WEPs community's grasp on intersectionality! 🌟 This is a pivotal moment for companies to tackle all forms of discrimination in the workplace, marketplace, and community, ensuring the diverse perspectives and talents of women are celebrated and valued. 💡In this session, you'll dive deep into the concept of intersectionality and see it in action through the inspiring example of a WEPs signatory. Plus, discover invaluable WEPs resources to help you integrate an intersectional approach across your company's operations. Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dmMJfWip A huge shoutout to Kalpita Dalvi from Aditya Birla Capital, Mihwa Park from WEPs Global Secretariat, and @PhD, Ana Claudia Jaquetto Pereira for their enlightening contributions as our speakers! 👏 #Inclusion #Diversity #Intersectionality #WomenEmpowerment #EqualOpportunities #WorkplaceEquity #WEPsCommunity #Leadership #WEPs
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📢Calling All WEPs Signatories: Showcase Your Progress in Gender Equality on #WEPsWednesday 📈Have you been advancing gender equality and empowering women within your organization? It's time to share your achievements! 🏆 Report your progress on https://lnkd.in/dEyB2KGM and demonstrate your commitment to a more equitable workplace, marketplace, and community. 📊Tracking your performance is essential for upholding the core values of the WEPs. By reporting, you contribute to a transparent and accountable framework that fosters gender equality and women's economic empowerment. 🔍 Need guidance? Check out this comprehensive step-by-step guide: https://lnkd.in/dV-SHKjK. It will walk you through the process of reporting on eight crucial indicators on your company profile page. Let's lead the way in creating inclusive environments for all! 🌟 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowerment #WEPs #DiversityAndInclusion #CorporateResponsibility #EmpowerWomen #EqualOpportunity #Leadership
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“Transparency is important so stakeholders know how a topic is managed. Transparency shows where you are today and where you are heading.” — Alyson Genovese, Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Sustainability at S&P Global 🙋♀️🌟Check out the key messages from WEPs deep-dive webinar on Transparency & Accountability that zoomed into EU legislations on gender equality. 💡This blog post highlights the impact of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the newly adopted Pay Transparency Directive. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/dHg4WSqm
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📈Elevate Your ESG Strategy with Gender Equality KPIs 🌱💼Transparency and accountability are key to driving progress in any area, especially within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. 🔍Looking for actionable gender equality indicators to use as KPIs? Look no further! 📑The WEPs Transparency and Accountability Framework is can help you! This comprehensive guide offers a robust set of indicators designed to advance gender equality throughout your corporate value chains, aligning seamlessly with existing gender equality frameworks. 🌐📊 With over 70 measurable indicators for the workplace, marketplace and community, this guide equips you to track and enhance your company's gender equality performance. 👉 Discover the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/dBA9WmhB #GenderEquality #ESG #Transparency #Accountability #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableBusiness #KPI #DiversityAndInclusion #WEPs #ProgressTracking
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🙋♀️Join us for our upcoming webinar on gender responsive marketing! 🚀 Gender stereotyping remains a hidden barrier to achieving true gender equality and empowering women, as highlighted by Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). 🙅Discriminatory social norms not only threaten gender equality but also hinder the social, economic, and sustainable development of nations worldwide. ➡️Join us in our upcoming webinar to discover how WEPs signatories are breaking down these barriers with gender-responsive marketing practices. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, engage, and be part of the change! 💪 🌟 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dkwtuBcr #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #BreakTheBias #InclusiveMarketing #SustainableDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #EqualityMatters
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Today is the International Day of Cooperatives! 🌍✨ 🌟The United Nations celebrates the powerful impact of cooperatives on economic, social, and cultural development. Their commitment to achieving social policy objectives is well-documented in numerous UN resolutions and the biennial reports by the Secretary-General. 💡Did you know cooperatives can join the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) initiative? Don't miss out on the chance to become part of this dynamic global community. Check out the WEPs guidance note for step-by-step instructions on completing your application today! https://lnkd.in/dUF-kvpa #InternationalDayOfCooperatives #CooperativeImpact #UN #SocialDevelopment #WEPs #Empowerment #GlobalCommunity
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🙋♀️Are you interested in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in your workplace, marketplace and community? ➡️Watch the recording of June 2024 session of WEPs 101 to learn about how the WEPs can benefit your business. https://lnkd.in/deRtUzNp 👏Special thanks to committed WEPs signatories Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 and Monica Vinader Ltd for sharing their WEPs journey! #WEPs #Genderequality #sustainability #ESG #DEI
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💫 Do not miss your chance to be recognized for your actions to advance gender equality aligned to the #WEPs. Whether you’re an MSME or part of a multi-national corporate, industry association or stock exchange, if you operate in an Asia-Pacific country we want to hear from you! 🌐 Apply for up to two categories today until July 15 at https://lnkd.in/dpHQkvvh! #WEPs #WEPsAwards #GenderEquality Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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🎉 Celebrate Micro-, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day with us! Today, we highlight how leaders at all levels can drive gender equality forward. Companies of any size can implement the #WEPs and drive gender equality initiatives in their organization, contributing to a more inclusive workplace culture and fostering positive change in their communities. Every company has the power to make a difference and create a more equitable future for all. 🌟👩💼👨💼 Take a closer look at how a signatory from a micro-sized business championed gender equality and reshaped workplace policies to foster inclusivity through the WEPs in our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dXZPz7qi. 👏 Special thanks to LeaseLine for sharing their story! #MicroBusiness #SMEs #Equality #Diversity #InclusiveWorkplace
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