Women's Empowerment Principles 101 - Empowering Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community
14 July 2021, 14:00 CET (8 am EDT)
Introduction
The WE EMPOWER Programme of the European Union, UN Women and International Labour Organization, and the United Nations Global Compact, are pleased to invite you to the Women’s Empowerment Principles 101 – Empowering Women in the Workplace, Marketplace, and Community virtual session. It will provide an overview of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and how the WEPs provide a strong framework to support companies when striving for gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Join us to learn more about the WEPs, available tools, and obtain guidance on the sign-on process.
Programme
14:00 Session Open
14:00-14:10 Welcome Remarks
- Anna Falth, Head of Women’s Empowerment Principles Secretariat, Advisor, Senior Programme Manager, WE EMPOWER Programme, UN Women
- Megan Galvin, Gender Equality & Social Sustainability Consultant, United Nations Global Compact
14:10-14:20 Introduction to the WEPs
- Ody Neisingh, UN Women
14:20-14:35 Company profiles – showcasing their use of the WEPs
14:35-14:45 WEPs resources + Sign on process
- Ody Neisingh, UN Women
14:45-14:55 Q&A
14:55-15:00 Closing remarks
- Anna Falth, UN Women
Please register here.
