Putting boardroom gender balance plans to the test 

Unlocking inclusive education for the next generation 

27 September 2023 in Gender equality • 6 min read • Podcast available

Low-income countries continue to struggle with substantial gender inequalities in education....

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Raising ‘techquity’: closing the skills gap starts with sharing the possibilities

26 September 2023 • by Shelley Zalis in Gender equality • 4 min read

Policymakers and business can increase equity and opportunity in the global labor market by improving access to digital skills training, writes Shelley Zalis....

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Why the future of financial inclusion could be orange

25 September 2023 • by Durreen Shahnaz in Gender equality • 5 min read

A new asset class – the orange bond – aims to use the bond market to accelerate gender equity by providing financing for underserved communities and women-run businesses.  ...

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Empowering women: Bridging the financial gender gap

21 September 2023 in Gender equality • 7 min read • Podcast available

Why accessibility is essential if women are to attain financial security, and what it will take to develop a pathway to a brighter and more prosperous future for all. ...

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Six ways to build more inclusive organizations

31 July 2023 • by Su-Mei Thompson in Gender equality • 4 min read

Su-Mei Thompson, CEO at Media Trust and a commissioner at the UK’s equality and human rights regulator, the EHRC, explores how leaders can take meaningful steps to foster a more inclusive organization....

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Strategies to help women thrive as leaders 

17 July 2023 • by Ginka Toegel in Gender equality • 8 min read

As more women take up leadership positions, the generalization that we lack confidence is cracking. And yet, as old stereotypes are challenged by new realities, some crucial misperceptions remain concerning the appearance...

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We’re not there yet: busting the myths about gender equality 

6 July 2023 • by Corinne Post, Jordan Borisuk in Gender equality • 4 min read

Maybe you think the problem of women’s advancement has been solved? If you find yourself thinking any of the following, then it’s time to think again....

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Gender parity requires active engagement 

27 March 2023 • by Hope Murera in Gender equality • 5 min read

Hope Murera, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of COMESA’s ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), explains that one of the best ways to achieve gender parity in an organization is to partner with...

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Strategies to accelerate and embrace equity, and lead with inclusion

8 March 2023 in Gender equality • 5 min read

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #EmbraceEquity. But how can we do this in our organizations? A recent IMD panel got to the bottom of it. ...

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Create “wildflower” conditions at work to bridge the gender gap

7 March 2023 • by Heather Cairns-Lee, Sahana Joshi in Gender equality • 7 min read

Significant strides have been made in closing the gender gap globally, but women remain disadvantaged in many walks of life. Here’s how businesses can act to help women flourish in the workplace....

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