Zahid Torres-Rahman

How to Build a Robust Human Rights System

Rainforest Alliance and ofi piloted the Assess-and-Address (A&A) system to tackle child labor in Ghana cocoa farming. The A&A system incentivizes farmers to form committees to identify and mitigate child labor risks and put in place a remediation plan. The system complements ofi’s Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System and includes a grievance mechanism and human rights awareness raising. Robust systems, farmer training, and community engagement are key to success.
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Gender Equity Pathways at work with Rani from IFC and Tere of Circle de Luz

What does it take to create gender equality at work? How can we help marginalised groups progress in business – and particularly marginalised women in business? Listen to this podcast to hear from Social Impact Pioneers helping young women from underserved backgrounds to progress and succeed in the workplace.
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Gender and Climate Change: Sustainability Systems Supporting Adaptation and Resilience

This article discusses how sustainability systems can contribute to enhancing gender equality and women’s empowerment to promote adaptation and resilience to climate change. The study conducted by ISEAL in partnership with CGIAR shows how sustainability systems can integrate gender criteria in their standards and approaches to make positive contributions, enabling equality in wages and representation.
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What Does it Take to be a Female Entrepreneur? With Naom and Natasha

What does it take to be a female entrepreneur…to inspire, to lead and to make change? This conversation hears from Social Impact Pioneers Naom Monari and Natasha Kwakwa, as they discuss getting started, how to build a business and why getting your first endorsement from another organisation can be a catalyst for growth.
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10 Things You Could Be Doing as a Man on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day. A day to not only celebrate everyone who identifies as a woman but also help drive gender equity in the workplace. Alas our Masculinity in the Workplace report shows that there is still so much more work to do and that starts by ensuring we engage more men. And that means getting far more than just turning up to a IWD event once a year.
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Empowering Foundations of Learning Pave the Way for Gender Equity

This International Women’s Day, the world will celebrate the significant achievements and contributions of girls and women around the globe, and engage in discussion about gender equity. NewGlobe emphasizes the importance of having a strong focus on the foundation of equity and empowerment – education and the ability to learn.
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Why the Fashion Industry’s Four Largest Women’s Empowerment Programmes Came Together to Form RISE 

BSR’s HERproject, Gap Inc. P.A.C.E, CARE, and Better Work, have come together to launch RISE (Reimagining Industry to Support Equality) on International Women’s Day. The organization aims to empower women workers in the garment, footwear, and home furnishings supply chains by building on the founding partners’ proven approaches and expertise.
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Gender Parity in Farming with Taryn and Emily

This podcast hears from Social Impact Pioneers: Emily Janoch from the NGO CARE and Taryn Barclay from multi-national company Cargill. Together they talk deeply about why women are critical to prosperous food supply chains, what difference it would make if we take women seriously in the agricultural sector and how supporting women and their communities is essential for long term sustainability.
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Refugee Employment Through Remote Work: How Na’amal is Creating Change

Na’amal offers refugees and underrepresented communities access to remote work and soft skills training. Their Work Readiness Programme develops non-technical skills like collaboration, innovation, and time management. Since 2020, Na’amal has collaborated with partners for digital training, including MIT ReACT and Techfugees. It’s now starting a refugee training program in Ethiopia. Their Voices of Resilience podcast shares refugee stories to shift societal narratives.
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How can business most effectively address gender-based violence in the workplace, their value chains and the communities in which they operate?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how business can most effectively address gender-based violence in the
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What are the connections between health equity and climate change, and how can businesses play a role?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the connections between health equity and climate change, and how can businesses play a role. The live panel takes places onThursday 16 March 2023, 11 to 12pm EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
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How Can Businesses Encourage and Support Social Innovation in their Organisations, and What are the Benefits of Doing So?

Join this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how businesses encourage and support social innovation in their organisations, and the benefits of doing so. The live panel takes place on Thursday 13 April 2023, 10am to 11am EDT / 3pm to 4 pm BST
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How Can We Create Food Security and Ensure Strong Farmer Livelihoods?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how we can create food security and ensure strong farmer
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What is the business case for paying living wages, and how can businesses implement living wages across their value chains?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the business case for paying living wages, and how can
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Midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: What role can businesses play in accelerating progress on the SDGs?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role businesses can play in accelerating progress on the
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How Can We Better Articulate the Benefits of Managing Environmental, Social and Governance Issues for Businesses and Wider Stakeholders?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how we can better articulate the benefits of managing environmental, social and governance issues for businesses and wider stakeholders. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 11th May 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
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How Can Businesses Best Support Youth Employability in Light of the Trends We Are Seeing Around the Future of Work?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how businesses can best support youth employability in light of the trends we are seeing around the future of work. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 8th June 2023, 10am to 11am EDT / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
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Midpoint of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: What role can businesses play in accelerating progress on the SDGs?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role businesses can play in accelerating progress on the SDGs, as we reach the midpoint of the 2030 agenda. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 20 July 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
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What is the business case for paying living wages, and how can businesses implement living wages across their value chains?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the business case for paying living wages, and how can businesses can implement living wages across their value chains. The live panel is taking place on Thursday 14th September 2023, 10am to 11am EST / 3pm to 4 pm GMT
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Delivering Healthier Futures for Women, Children and Adolescents: What is the role of business?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role of business in improving maternal, child and adolescent health.
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