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WEPs Bulletin Issue 4: Award announcement and October WEPs updates

Women's Leadership for Gender Equality

On 9 October 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme organized the "Women's Leadership for Gender Equality" event to highlight the importance of women’s leadership and decision-making in society and the positive impact of gender parity on boards.

Building Inclusive Boards to Achieve Gender Equality

Women’s active participation and decision-making in the economy is crucial for long-term economic prosperity.

#WeLearn Secure a Seat at the Table

On 7 October 2020, WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted the "Secure a Seat at the Table" learning session. Learners found out what are the key challenges to address and overcome for a true advancement in the workplace and the intersectionality in the workplace.

WEPs – A Framework to Empower Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community

On 6 October 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted The Women's Empowerment Principle - A Framework to Empower Women in the Workplace, Marketplace and Community event.

Empowering Women at Work: Company Policies and Practices for Gender Equality

This report presents key guiding frameworks and 38 illustrative policies and practices for companies to promote gender equality at work, with focus on five key areas:

1. Achievement of equal pay for work of equal value;

Attracting and Retaining Talent through Inclusive Family-Friendly Policies

This guidance note forms part of a toolkit to help companies implement the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). It shows that investing in family-friendly policies, such as parental, maternity and paternity leave, make business sense and benefit both employers and employees.

Call to Action: Leveraging the WEPs Framework to Target Racism and Discrimination in the World of Work

The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) provide a framework to help companies of all sizes deepen their commitment to gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.

Learning Session: Financial Fundamentals

On 23 September 2020, the WE EMPOWER - G7 Programme hosted the "#WeLearn: Financial Fundamentals" learning session.