Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion to Fight Poverty

How do we unleash the potential of young people to succeed in the future world of work?

The world of work is changing, and fast. Like most major change, it presents exciting opportunities and deep uncertainties, depending on where you’re standing. So, how do we unleash the potential of young people to succeed in the future world of work? Register to join the conversation, 13-15 July 2021
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A Week of Inspiration and Insight at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021

It was inspiring to witness the extent of our collective energy and expertise at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021. This five-day event, held from 21-25th June, brought together over 80 speakers with more than 1000 registered participants to celebrate the successes of our members; share insights and lessons learned; and build our resilience.
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Business and Climate Justice Framework

An action framework on how business can put people at the heart of climate action; recognising the social equity dimensions of climate impacts. With the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School.
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Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains

A summary of an online discussion about how business and their partners can recognise, value, and enhance the contributions of the “hidden women” in global smallholder value chains, on whom our global food supply systems depend. With Unilever and Oxfam GB.
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ACTION TOOLKIT: Women and the Net Zero Economy

A toolkit on how companies can transition to a net-zero economy at the same time as economically empowering the many vulnerable women working upstream in global value chains. With the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Work and Opportunities for Women Programme, PwC and the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School.
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Creating An Environment Where Social Impact Businesses Can Thrive

An insights paper on how social entrepreneur leaders of colour in the U.S. are struggling to find sufficient investment to build businesses that serve their communities, with practical actions that need to be taken. With Barclays.
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Corporate Philanthropy Reimagined:  The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains

The emerging post-pandemic world demands both reflection and imagination. Changemakers in the private sector should consider this a strategic moment to transform the way business engages with local communities in their global supply chains, and to advance new solutions to the pressing need for gender equality, health, and economic resilience.
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Leveraging the Power of Small Agricultural Businesses to Address Climate Change and Gender Inequity

Globally, women farmers struggle to access land, credit, and training and bear a heavy double burden of farm and household responsibilities. These gender inequalities pose a serious risk to women farmers in the face of climate change.
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Futuremakers Forum 2021

The Futuremakers Forum brings stakeholders together to build partnerships and create opportunities focused on young people. Hosted in partnership with Business Fights Poverty, this three-day
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Melanie Landthaler

If you are interested in understanding more on women’s empowerment; sustainable coffee or what it takes to lead impact in business this podcast is for you.
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How can business-led innovation support refugees?

As the humanitarian landscape changes and COVID-19, with its associated economic turbulence accelerates need, business has a key role to play in supporting the livelihoods of refugees. The Business Refugee Action Network (BRAN) has explored the implementation of new, business-led approaches to employing refugees and reflected on the impact of COVID-19.
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VIDEO: How can business harness technology to support women entrepreneurs?

Members of the Business Fights Poverty network share their insights through a series of “how-to” videos on the themes of Business Fights Poverty Global 2021.
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Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains

Join us for this live written panel discussion on Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Taking place on Wednesday 23 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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UK Aid Cuts Jeopardise Sustainable Development and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships – Girls’ and Women’s Needs are At Risk

In a year where the UK is hosting the G7, COP26 and the Global Partnership for Education Replenishment summits, the decision to cut Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending severely hampers its global reputation and leadership on achieving gender equality, tackling Covid and supporting the world’s most vulnerable people.
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Five reasons why digital work may help promote inclusion of youth with disabilities

Digital jobs are opening up important new work opportunities for youth with disabilities in developing countries. The COVID‒19 pandemic has accelerated the expansion of jobs which offer flexibility, accommodations for disability and functional access for remote communities.
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Antony Karanja

Antony Karanja is part of pan-African organisation The Youth Café. Listen in to hear him passionately share why helping young people from across Africa is important to him, as he champions a vision of creating your own positive future.
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Unpaid and unrecognised – tools and examples on how business can tackle invisible labour.

At a time of global economic downturn, when record numbers of women have lost their jobs and with more women than ever having to juggle paid work and unpaid care responsibilities, taking action to support these women and recognise their work has never been more urgent.
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GS2021 – Forum 2

Our Online Written Discussion “Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains,” focused on how companies and partnerships can significantly improve
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GS2021 – Webinar 3

Our webinar explored “Women and eCommerce in Africa”. The speakers highlighted the challenges faced by women-owned businesses during the pandemic and outlined strategies for
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GS2021 – Webinar 2

Our webinar explored “The Business Case for Addressing Gender-Based Violence” and featured experts discussing the advantages of closing gender gaps and achieving better gender
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What do we mean by "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion"?

Learn about strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all individuals can thrive regardless of gender or economic status.

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