Video and Event

#WeCommit​: AnnieCannons Helps Survivors of Human Trafficking

AnnieCannons supports survivors of human trafficking, domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence to gain digital literacy, learn the fundamentals of software development, and secure high-skilled work as software engineers in its train-to-work survivor empowerment program.

Josh Levs on Workplace and Caregiving

Josh Levs, entrepreneur, former CNN and NPR journalist, and the leading global advocator on modern fathers in the workplace, sits down with the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme team to share his opinion about the importance of caregiving leave in the workplace.

Dan Seymour, UN Women on the Importance of Signing the Women's Empowerment Principles

In March of 2020, WE EMPOWER of UN Women, European Union and International Labour Organization (ILO) convened businesses from across the globe for the "We Are Generation Equality: Ring the Bell for Gender Equality" event in New York City.

#WeLearn: Develop Your Own Leadership Style

On 10 February 2021, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted "Develop Your Own Leadership Style" learning session.

Principle 1: High-Level Corporate Leadership

This video explains how CEO’s and the executive team can define the goals and targets for implementing the WEPs; and make the Principles part of the corporate sustainability strategy, day-to-day operations and organizational culture.

Copyright: WEPs Secretariat

Creating Fair and Equal Workplaces

On 14 December 2020, the UN Women and the UN Global Compact in Denmark co-hosted the "Creating Fair and Equal Workplaces" event with participation of Nordic companies. 

Film Screening with Women Entrepreneurs and Film Producers

On 18 November, Mastercard and WEPs team at UN Women organized an exclusive, virtual documentary film screening and panel discussion showcasing the perseverance and passion of female entrepreneurs and to celebrate their stories and impact.

The Power of Working Together

On 10 December, the WE EMPOWER-G7 Programme hosted a virtual high-level Forum convening G7-EU stakeholder that focus on women’s economic empowerment and responsible business conduct, including WEPs signatories.

WEPs Learn

WEPs Learn strives to equip women with new skills, capacities and characteristics to succeed in the digital economy and labour market.

The Power of Partnerships for Achieving Gender Equality

“ … Governments, the international community and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, are called upon to take strategic action in the [12] critical areas of concern.” – Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.