Gender Archives

Our Path to Sustainability Must Include Women: Lessons from Cotton Farming and Climate Resilience

Women play a vital yet often overlooked role in agriculture and climate resilience. CottonConnect CEO Alison Ward highlights how women cotton farmers are disproportionately impacted by climate change—and why they must be central to sustainability strategies. Through education, training, and recognition, women can lead transformative climate action from the ground up.

Agriculture, Climate & Environment, Climate Justice, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises

April 25, 2025

When Opportunity Knocks: Three Keys for Creating Inclusive Growth through Sales-Agent Models

Sales agent models have the potential to improve access to goods and services while creating economic opportunity for women and youth. Drawing on work from Rwanda and Mozambique, TechnoServe’s Sophie Duchanoy and Sarah Bove share three key factors in making these approaches work.

Agriculture, Diversity, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Health, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Poverty, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sustainable Development, Technology, Youth

April 22, 2025

Business-NGO Partnerships for Social Impact, With Diageo and Care

How can business-NGO partnerships for social impact tackle climate, gender, and economic challenges together? Diageo and CARE share lessons from their work with smallholder farmers—offering five actionable insights for inclusive, sustainable impact.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Poverty, Technology

April 18, 2025

Mobile Technology and International Development with Max Cuvellier

How can mobile technology drive social impact? Max Cuvellier of GSMA shares how mobile innovation is advancing inclusion, gender equality, and climate resilience in underserved communities.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Poverty, Technology

April 16, 2025

Empowering Women in Supply Chains: Celebrating the Impact of the WOW Programme

As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme comes to a close after seven years of advancing women’s economic empowerment in global supply chains. Working across 12 countries, WOW has helped improve job access, working conditions, and financial independence while tackling broader issues like unpaid care, gender-based violence, and climate resilience. Its legacy highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities in creating fairer, more inclusive economies.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Sustainable Development

March 10, 2025

The Evolving Landscape of Gender Equality

Despite progress, gender equality remains a complex challenge, further complicated by political and cultural pushback. The Partnership Collective advocates for an equity-driven approach, introducing the Fairness and Opportunity Framework to transform global value chains. By fostering inclusive participation, collective action, and accountability, businesses can create fairer, more sustainable systems that benefit all stakeholders.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender

March 3, 2025

From Risk to Resilience: The Power of Women in Global Supply Chains

A new Toolkit, published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme, provides guidance for multinational companies on boosting the resilience of their supply chains in low-and middle-income countries by investing in women. Integrating gender equity into ESG strategies can help to meet evolving human rights and environmental due diligence requirements, improving risk management while unlocking productivity, innovation, and brand value.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Sustainable Development

February 5, 2025

Transformative Partnerships with Taryn from Cargill and Chris from CARE

Social Impact Pioneers Taryn Davis of Cargill & Chris Noble of CARE talk business and social good through transformative partnerships.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Partnerships

January 13, 2025

David Nicholson, Mercy Corps and Thomas Beloe UNDP Talk Human Centred Climate Action

David Nicholson of Mercy Corps and Thomas Beloe from the UNDP talk human centred climate action, reflecting on COP29 in Baku.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Human Rights, Human Rights and Governance

December 6, 2024

Simon Crittle & Kazi Jawad Hossain on COP29 and Tackling Poverty

Meet two Social Impact Pioneers as they talk international development, climate resilience and the climate COP29 in Baku, Azebijan.

Agriculture, Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sustainable Development

December 3, 2024

Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights: Smart Climate Action and Good Business

Investing in women’s health and reproductive rights is both smart climate action and good business. With women disproportionately affected by climate stressors—like heat, flooding, and forced migration—companies have a responsibility and a benefit in enhancing their health. Boosting women’s well-being strengthens supply chains, drives productivity, and builds resilience in the face of climate change.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Gender, Health, Sustainable Development

December 2, 2024

Women’s Health & Climate Justice at COP29 in Baku with Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino

As the climate COP29 in Baku concludes without much fanfare, understanding what was really going on is more important than ever. Business Fights Poverty Youth Ambassador, Malkia Johns sits down within the COP and speaks with two women’s health activists, Niona Nakuya and Terry Owino.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Health

December 1, 2024

Climate Change, Human Rights, and Modern Slavery with Chiara and Sizakelle

Social Impact Pioneers Chiara Soletti & Sizakele Marutlulle delve into the intersection of climate change, human rights, and modern slavery.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Human Rights, Human Rights and Governance

November 29, 2024

She Knows What Her Business Needs—So Why are Systems Holding her Back?

Who comes to mind when you imagine a confident entrepreneur? A Silicon Valley tech bro or navy-suited executive in a Western business hub, most likely. But zoom out to the Global Majority and you’ll see something incredibly powerful and systemically ignored: women entrepreneurs leading sustainable businesses with exceeding vision and drive.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sustainable Development

November 19, 2024

Women-led Climate Solutions for Resilient Communities

Climate change disproportionately impacts women, who face increased burdens in food security, resource management, and household resilience. Inclusive leadership is essential for effective climate solutions, with women leading preparedness efforts in disaster-prone regions. Community-driven adaptation plans can yield high returns, empowering women to drive sustainable solutions against climate challenges worldwide.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender

November 11, 2024

Strengthening Gender Equity in the Voluntary Carbon Market

Integrating gender equity into the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is crucial for ensuring both environmental and social sustainability. Carbon credit projects that empower women, particularly in developing regions, achieve better and more lasting climate outcomes with the potential to meet multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By prioritising gender, businesses can strengthen project integrity and contribute to lasting community resilience.

Business, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Global Goals, Sustainable Development

November 6, 2024

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