Recording Available: Private Sector Tackles Violence Against Women Head on | WEPs Deep-Dive Series ‼️Did you know that in 2023, a woman was killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes? ‼️ What can the private sector do to address violence against women? In this webinar, speakers from Vodafone, Pomellato, and the Georgia Rugby Union discussed how their organizations combat violence against women through a range of policies and workplace practices. 👉🏻Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/djkJncTr HeForShe Alexandre Bourgaut Lisa Felton Nodar Andguladze Anna Falth Adriana Quinones Vera Rios
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✨ Happy Holidays from the WEPs Team ✨ This festive season, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment in 2025. Your support helps drive progress, create opportunities, and foster a more inclusive world where women can thrive. Your donation enables us to: - Promote gender-responsive businesses that lead the way - Expand our outreach and create impactful resources - Increase knowledge exchange, learning, and networking events to strengthen knowledge of gender equality Every contribution counts. Together, we can build a brighter, more equal future. Make a Difference Today: 👉 Donate as a Company: https://lnkd.in/esx5RpQd 👉 Donate as an individual: https://lnkd.in/eZecm-5D Thank you for your continued support. Here’s to a more empowered 2025 for all! 🎉 With gratitude and best wishes, WEPs Team #HappyHolidays #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #WEPs #Donate
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📢 Join Us for the 2025 WEPs Deep Dive Webinar: The Unspoken Topics – Building Stronger Teams Through Empathy and Understanding 🗓️ 28 January 2025 at 03:00 - 04:15 PM CET, Zoom Organized by Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and Silatha, this webinar will address unspoken topics in the workplace, such as neurodiversity, hormonal cycles, fertility journeys, miscarriage, parenthood, and (peri)menopause. This session aims to create awareness and inspire you to build stronger teams through empathy and understanding Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from thought leaders and be part of the change toward more inclusive workplaces. We look forward to seeing you there! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2Qsgaiq #WEPs #InclusiveWorkplace #PsychologicalSafety #EmpathyAtWork #WorkplaceWellness
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📣 Are you a bank and interested in advancing gender-responsive financial inclusion? Learn how BancoSol in Bolivia partnered with UN Women and used the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) to prioritize gender equality. From launching a gender bond to designing financial products and services tailored for women, their journey shows how financial institutions can create meaningful impact while driving innovation and inclusion. Curious how your organization can do the same? 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_pv2Bk8 #GenderEquality #WEPs #UNWomen
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🌍 This Giving Tuesday, let’s empower change together! 🌍 As part of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) community, your support helps drive gender equality and empower women worldwide. Your donation enables us to: - Promote gender-responsive businesses that lead the way - Expand our outreach and create impactful resources - Increase knowledge exchange, learning, and networking events to strengthen knowledge of gender equality Every contribution makes a difference. Let’s create a world where women can thrive in workplaces, marketplaces, and communities. 👉 Donate as a Company: https://lnkd.in/esx5RpQd 👉 Donate as an individual: https://lnkd.in/eZecm-5D #GivingTuesday #WEPs #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #Donate
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Join Us for an Insightful Online Seminar on Gender-Mainstreaming! UN Tourism and UN Women are hosting an online seminar to help businesses: 🔺 Learn what gender-mainstreaming means 🔺 Create strategies for gender equality 🔺 Work towards #SDG5 📅 27 November – Register here: https://lnkd.in/dftxm9cK Join us to explore actionable ways to advance gender equality and drive meaningful change!
Gender-mainstreaming is a globally accepted strategy for promoting gender equality – but what does it actually mean? UN Tourism and UN Women are organizing online seminars to help governments and businesses: 🔺 Learn what gender-mainstreaming means 🔺 Create strategies for gender equality 🔺 Work towards #SDG5 Register now and join us next week: 26 Nov – public sector: https://lnkd.in/dKZpfnZv 27 Nov – businesses: https://lnkd.in/dftxm9cK Lucy Ferguson Anna Falth Kamila Zardini Hala BENKHALDOUN Felisa Colombo Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
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📢 Join Us TOMORROW for the Next 2024 WEPs Deep-Dive Webinar: Private Sector Tackles Violence Against Women Head-On – Emerging Practices 🗓️ When: Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 8:30 – 9:45 AM EST, ZOOM 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2q6FqAT As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this interactive session organized by Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and HeForShe will showcase how organizations are tackling violence against women and girls through innovative policies, survivor support initiatives, and community engagement. This webinar is part of the countdown to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, highlighting the critical role businesses play in advancing gender equality. Speakers: ✅ Lisa Felton, Director of the Vodafone Foundation ✅ Alexandre Bourgaut, Chief Digital Officer & Head of Sustainability, Pomellato ✅ Nodar Andguladze, Georgian Rugby Union ✅ Adriana Quinones, Head Human Rights and Development, UN Women 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain practical strategies for advancing gender equality in your organization.
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📢 Join Us for the Next 2024 WEPs Deep-Dive Webinar: Private Sector Tackles Violence Against Women Head-On – Emerging Practices 🗓️ When: Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 8:30 – 9:45 AM EST, ZOOM 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2q6FqAT As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this interactive session organized by Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and HeForShe will showcase how organizations are tackling violence against women and girls through innovative policies, survivor support initiatives, and community engagement. This webinar is part of the countdown to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, highlighting the critical role businesses play in advancing gender equality.lliance Speakers: ✅ Lisa Felton, Director of the Vodafone Foundation ✅ Alexandre Bourgaut, Chief Digital Officer & Head of Sustainability, Pomellato ✅ Nodar Andguladze, Georgian Rugby Union ✅ Adriana Quinones, Head Human Rights and Development, UN Women 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain practical strategies for advancing gender equality in your organization. Lisa Felton Alexandre Bourgaut Nodar Andguladze Adriana Quinones Anna Falth Maja Löfström HeForShe
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📢 Join Us for the Next 2024 WEPs Deep-Dive Webinar: Private Sector Tackles Violence Against Women Head-On – Emerging Practices 🗓️ When: Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 8:30 – 9:45 AM EST, ZOOM 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e2q6FqAT As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this interactive session organized by Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and HeForShe will showcase how organizations are tackling violence against women and girls through innovative policies, survivor support initiatives, and community engagement. This webinar is part of the countdown to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, highlighting the critical role businesses play in advancing gender equality.lliance Speakers: ✅ Lisa Felton, Director of the Vodafone Foundation ✅ Alexandre Bourgaut, Chief Digital Officer & Head of Sustainability, Pomellato ✅ Nodar Andguladze, Georgian Rugby Union ✅ Adriana Quinones, Head Human Rights and Development, UN Women 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain practical strategies for advancing gender equality in your organization. Lisa Felton Alexandre Bourgaut Nodar Andguladze Adriana Quinones Anna Falth Maja Löfström HeForShe
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Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) reposted this
I was excited to hear about all the efforts to implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles on the first day of the 2024 #ForoWEPsMX. Great results and impact here at the German Center in Mexico City. The discussions are continuing today on how to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community in Mexico. Moni Pizani, Mitzy Jazmin Baqueiro Lourdes Colinas Roxana Flores Zúñiga and the entire ONU Mujeres México Team.