26 Nov 2024
In 2024, the WEPs Global Secretariat at UN Women will continue the WEPs deep-dive thematic webinars, which cover many different topics related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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Private Sector Tackles Violence Against Women Head on- Emerging Practices, Tue 26 November 2024, 8:30 - 9:45 AM EST
Speakers:
28 Jan 2025
Taboo Topics, Silatha X UN Women, Tue 28 January 2025, 9:00 - 10:15 AM EST
24 Oct 2024
This virtual session was co-hosted by UN Women, the German-African Business Association (AV) and the German Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE).
Listen and learn how the WEPs offer a strong framework for companies to advance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community. It provides companies with valuable business networks and opportunities to lead actions to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 on gender equality.
Featured speakers:
15 Oct 2024
The eighth session will focus on how the private sector can drive gender equality during crises, whether economic, social, environmental, or conflict-related. Learn how companies are integrating gender-responsive strategies to support their workforce and empower communities, ensuring resilience and inclusive recovery efforts.
Speakers: IOM, Adidas, and Yildiz Holding
WEPs deep-dive series 7: Women's leadership for climate action
18 Sep 2024
Join us to learn about the importance of women's leadership for climate action. The seventh session in 2024 aims to explore the role of women’s leadership for climate action and corporates efforts to sustainability.
Guest speakers: IFC, Jazz Pakistan
WEPs 101 September 2024 Edition
10 Sep 2024
Are you not a WEPs signatory yet? Join this webinar to learn more about the WEPs - from 7 principles to how to become a signatory.
Co-hosted by UN Women and the UN Global Compact, this virtual session will provide an overview of the WEPs and how the WEPs provide a strong framework for companies to advance gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community.
17 Jul 2024
Private sector companies and marketers have the power and responsibility to challenge entrenched gender stereotypes and cultural norms, paving the way for a marketing era that truly represents today’s consumers. By shaping the portrayal of women in advertisements and media, marketers, advertisers, and storytellers can influence corporate and popular culture, empowering women and enhancing business outcomes.