Women's Empowerment Principles 101

This virtual session provides 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