Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion to Fight Poverty

Rose Namutebi and Anita Tiessen. Youth Entrepreneurship

Tackling Poverty and Unemployment Through Youth Entrepreneurship, with Anita and Rose

Anita Tiessen, Youth Business International & Rose Namutebi, Cordaid Uganda on tackling poverty & unemployment with youth entrepreneurship
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Investors and Women's empowerment

Enhancing Women’s Empowerment Strategies: The Investor’s View

Enhancing women’s empowerment strategies faces resistance from power dynamics and short-term profit concerns. However, long-term and well-diversified investors recognize the sustainable benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion, influencing firms to prioritize gender equality and reaping positive financial outcomes. This article explores the critical role investors play in promoting women’s empowerment in business.
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Nyauke, 18, sits at the UNHCR transit center near the Joda border point in Renk, South Sudan, after fleeing the conflict in Sudan. World Refugee Day 2024

World Refugee Day: Engaging Corporate Partners to Support Refugees

World Refugee Day on June 20th honors the courage of refugees worldwide. USA for UNHCR engages corporate and foundation partners to amplify awareness, mobilize resources, and advocate for supportive policies. Discover how these efforts help displaced people rebuild their lives and how you can contribute to this vital cause.
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Online Written Discussion – Human-centered communications

Our Online Written Discussion on “How can we ensure communications are human-centred, empathetic and engaging?” covered key insights highlighting the importance of involving community
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Clare Fitton Ethical Supply Chain Management

Ethical Supply Chain Management with Clare Fitton

Social Impact Pioneer, Clare Fitton of Sedex talks gender data, ethical supply chain management & business performance that improves lives.
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Beautiful dressed women working on the cotton fields of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Women Empowerment in cotton production

Fields of Change: Making Cotton Work Better for Women

The textile and apparel industries are showing signs of progress on gender awareness and women’s empowerment. Yet, at the start of their supply chains, the cotton sector lags behind. So, Alia Malik asks: How can cotton sow fields of change?
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Managing Gender Inequalities in Supply Chains with Sam Ludlow Taylor

Social Impact Pioneer Sam Ludlow-Taylor, John Lewis Partnership, talks managing gender inequalities in the supply chains of business. Through a partnership with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme, this podcast highlights the practical steps and success stories that illustrate the power of focusing on gender issues within supply chains.
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Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández - Investing in Women Farmers

Investing in Women Farmers with Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández

Social Impact Pioneer Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández, Director of Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI) at Root Capital talks investing in women farmers.
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Tackling Gender Inequality Andreea Moldovan and Laura Shaw

Tackling Gender Inequality with Andreea Moldovan and Laura Shaw of Avon

Andreea Moldovan and Laura Shaw of Avon examine how to tackle gender inequality through work.
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Young entrepreneurs supported by YBI members through Futuremakers, funded by Standard Chartered Foundation

Financial Empowerment for Young Entrepreneurs: A Strategic Imperative

Youth Business International (YBI) together with ten enterprise support organisations (ESOs) from its global network of members have developed an evidence-informed approach that can systematically improve the financial health of young entrepreneurs by combining financial access and literacy via three pathways for ESOs to enhance their support.
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Desta Lakew on Global Health and Climate Change

Climate Change and Global Health with Desta Lakew

Social Impact Pioneer, Desta Lakew joins us to share her insights on Africa’s health, climate change and why sick care won’t work.
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Digital Wage Payments Rural women using phone in village

Prioritising Digital Wage Payments for Women is Good Business for Businesses

Explore the shift from cash to digital wage payments and its implications for women and businesses. This transition offers improved financial management for women and operational efficiencies for businesses. The Better than Cash Alliance share how digital payments contribute to economic stability and gender equity, supporting global gender equity goals.
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Private Sector and Forcibly Displaced Communities

Unlocking Economic Growth: How the Private Sector Can Empower Forcibly Displaced Communities

The private sector is positioned to help solve one of the world’s great humanitarian crises, and a major driver of poverty. Worldwide, there are more than 103 million forcibly displaced people, including at least 32.5 million refugees.
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Economic Empowerment of Women in Coffee

Supporting the Economic Empowerment of Women in Coffee

The contribution that women make to the coffee value chain often goes underappreciated and undercompensated. However, TechnoServe Global Gender Director Cristina Manfre argues that by shining a spotlight on the roles women play across the value chain, we can help them to improve their incomes and economic empowerment.
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Jenny Hoobler on Empowering Domestic Workers

Empowering Domestic Workers with Jenny Hoobler

Empowering domestic workers – Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny Hoobler unveils the critical role of domestic work in today’s workforce.
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Impact for Women Entrepreneurs.

3 Proven Strategies that Create Impact for Women Entrepreneurs 

CARE USA’s Rathi Mani-Kandt shares insights on supporting women entrepreneurs and the privilege of collaborating with local partners to foster substantial systemic change for women.
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Jane Nelson - Business Agenda on Equity

The Business Agenda on Equity with Jane Nelson, Harvard Kennedy School

Jane Nelson of Harvard Kennedy School explains how the business agenda on equity has evolved over the past 20 years.
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FemTech and Health

FemTech and the Gender Health Gap

A recent report from Citi Global Insights explores the gender health gap, and the contribution that FemTech – which applies digital technology to address health conditions that impact women– can make to closing it.
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How can we ensure communications are human-centred, empathetic and engaging?

An online written discussion to exchange perspectives, examples, and experiences on how to communicate difficult social issues effectively. Thursday 23 May,  2pm to 3pm
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How can we mitigate the impact on and provide support to vulnerable individuals during the transition from 3G mobile networks?

This online written discussion to exchanged perspectives and experiences on the transition away from 3G mobile networks. Explores ramifications of this shift and discusses
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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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