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How can business help strengthen the care economy?

Hosted with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Investing in the care economy is critical to progress on gender equality and to ensuring an inclusive recovery from COVID-19. This session focused on the role of business in supporting the care economy beyond the direct provision of work-based childcare. This included business action to support growth, innovation and investment in the wider care sector, as well as help shift social norms and policy to support the care economy. We: Learned from the latest global research on strategies for strengthening the care economy, including through social enterprise models that ensure accessible, quality childcare and beyond. Heard from businesses who have prioritised action to support the care economy. Received advice on actions your business or organisation can take in collaboration with others. Speakers: Daan Besamusca, Open Society Foundation Hamza Butt, IDRC Lindsey Block, Primark Mohammed Rashed, Co-Founder and CEO, Folia Water Salua García Fakih, COO & Co-Founder, Symplifica Sana Kapadia, GenderSmart Alice Allan, Business Fights Poverty (Moderator)
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Gender Summit 2022: Webinar Highlight

What can we learn from women leaders in the fight for climate justice?
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Gender Summit 2022: Webinar Highlight

How can we drive gender equity through responsible sourcing?
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Our webinar explored “How can businesses help prevent and tackle GBV in the workplace and value chain?” with a focus on ending violence and abuse experienced by millions of women worldwide. We discussed challenging GBV normalisation, allyship in practice, and businesses’ role in protecting women. Hosted with Avon during our Gender 2022 Summit.
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Our webinar explored “How can business help strengthen the care economy?” emphasizing the care economy’s importance for gender equity progress. Experts shared business actions promoting growth, innovation, and investment in the care sector. Hosted with IDRC during our Gender 2022 Summit.
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Our webinar explored “What can we learn from women leaders in the fight for climate justice?” by discussing barriers impacting women and solutions for businesses to address inequalities. The panel emphasised the intersection of gender and climate change, a crucial theme for future work. Hosted during our Gender 2022 Summit.
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Our webinar explored “How can we drive gender equity through responsible sourcing?” and examined the potential of responsible sourcing to improve millions of women workers’ lives globally. We discussed incentivising business leaders to prioritise women’s wellbeing in supply chains. Hosted with UN Foundation during our Gender 2022 Summit.
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How does gender equity drive resilience for women and for business?

Gender equity is a driver of resilience, both for women and also for the businesses that work with them across their value chains. In this fireside chat we: Were inspired by our keynote guests and the impactful initiatives they are working on. Received advice on how we can make the case for gender equity in our business. Heard about the personal journeys they have taken, with lessons for our own. Fireside Chat with: Daniel Seymour, Director, Strategic Partnerships, UN Women Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact
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What can we learn from women leaders in the fights for climate justice

What can we learn from women leaders in the fight for climate justice? – full video

This session explored the central theme of International Women’s Day – the important role that women leaders are playing in driving a more sustainable future. We: Learned about the latest thinking on how business can drive gender equity and support women’s leadership across their value chains. Heard inspiring examples of how women leaders are taking action in the front line of climate impact to ensure climate justice for all. Connected with like minded people and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Speakers: Cristina Alonso Alija, Head of Corporate Health, Safety and Environment, Bayer Geetanjali Solanki, Country Lead, India, CottonConnect Kimberly Lewis, Head of Active Ownership, Schroders Lisa Manley, VP Sustainability, Mars Inc Zahid Torres-Rahman, CEO, Business Fights Poverty (Moderator)
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