Highlights | Asia-Pacific Regional Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021
Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2021
The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recorded of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021
A summary from the findings shown in the report: "The Long Road to Equality: Taking stock of the situation of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific for Beijing+25, A synthesis report'.See more and download: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/12…
WEPs Activator Malaysia (UN Resident Coordinator in Malaysia)
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021
In celebration of Women's History Month,listen to what Stefan Priesner, UN Resident Coordinator for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, tells us about why it is crucial to empower female workforce and what steps the UN is taking to address the challenges in Malaysia!❓ Are you part of the business community in Malaysia and want to know how to advance gender equality in your workplace, marketplace, and/or community?Then check out the #WEPsActivator Malaysia campaign co-led by UN…
Highlights | Asia-Pacific Regional Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021
The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recorded of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…
This is what leadership looks like: Jittirat Tantasirin
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the world, businesses scrambled to adapt to unprecedented economic and social consequences of the crisis. The automotive industry was no exception – with lockdowns and “stay home” orders in effect in many parts of the world still, car showrooms had to go digital. In an interview with UN Women’s WeEmpowerAsia programme (funded by EU), Jittirat Tantasirin shares how she has leveraged technology to revolutionize retail sales models and expand women’s place…
Asia-Pacific Regional Commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021 | Recorded live
Date: Saturday, 13 March 2021
In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021, please join this Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.Recorded live from UNCC Bangkok.See highlights video: https://youtu.be/lYKh62yOEGk See more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…
Webinar: Achieving Gender-inclusive Business through Accountability and Transparency
Date: Friday, 12 March 2021
In honour of International Women’s Day this year, UN Women’s EU-funded programme WeEmpowerAsia convened market regulators, stock exchanges and industry associations to discuss best practice examples that promote the gender dimension of responsible business practice, along with transparency and accountability approaches to gender reporting. During the event, UN Women also launched the "Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Accountability and Transparency Framework", and presented…
Ring the Bell for Gender Equality in Asia and the Pacific Highlights
Date: Friday, 12 March 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic sets back progress on gender equality, the Asia-Pacific will need to redouble efforts to empower women – by what we say, what we do, what we measure and how we lead. Watch the video to hear what stock exchanges, market regulators and gender equality advocates are saying.Bringing together thousands of attendees from across the region, WeEmpowerAsia engaged stock exchanges, leading businesses, policymakers and gender equality advocates in the region’s first-ever…
UN Secretary-General's message for International Women's Day 2021
Date: Friday, 12 March 2021
In his statement for International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the need to work together with vision and determination to make equality happen.Read more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…
WeEmpowerAsia in India at a glance
Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021
The WeEmpowerAsia programme (WEA) is a collaborative effort between UN Women, as the UN executive agency for gender equality and empowerment of women, and the European Union (EU), The overall objective of the programme is that more women lead, participate and have access to enhanced business opportunities and leadership within the private sector to advance sustainable and inclusive growth. The programme is implemented in seven selected middle-income countries in Asia- China, India, Indonesia…
Highlighting why Women, Peace, and Security agenda matters for the ASEAN Community
Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Messages from H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEANDr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Under-Secretary-General (2007-2015), and Member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory BoardMr. Jamshed Kazi, UN Women Indonesia Country Representative, and ASEAN LiaisonRyce Chanchai, UN Women Governance and WPS lead for Indonesia and ASEAN
Women in Leadership - What Does It Take?
Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021
On International Women’s Day this year, UN Women’s EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme hosted the virtual discussion “Women in Leadership: What Does It Take?” to hear from business leaders and policymakers about the most tangible actions companies are taking to help women advance into leadership positions and fully participate in the economy. The session discussed “behind-the-scenes” measures that create the enabling environment for women to lead and excel in the business world, including the…
UN Women's Second Chance Education (SCE) Programme in India, March 2021
Date: Monday, 8 March 2021
This short documentary film follows the journey of different women from all SCE programme states in India, who are 'agents of change' within the SCE programme that is being implemented by UN Women and its partner agencies.
International Women’s Day 2021 - The Unsung Heroes by UNOPS Asia Pacific
Date: Saturday, 6 March 2021
The Unsung HeroesChallenge the stereotypes. Recognize women leaders in the times of crisis!Women’s groups were quick to help fill any gaps in capacity by making masks and alcohol sanitizers, providing meals to those who had lost their livelihood during the lockdown, and coming up with solutions to extend a helping hand to those in need. The video has some examples of women who led from the front, both at the national and local levels.See more:…
WEPs Activator Malaysia (Ogilvy)
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
As we are celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day is approaching,listen to Nizwani Shahar, CEO of Ogilvy, sharing the challenges and important factors in building a gender-inclusive company in Malaysia and what steps her company is taking to address the challenges! Join us in the upcoming IWD events to learn more:👉 March 8: http://unwo.men/Bcsl50DPGoO👉 March 10: http://unwo.men/…
WEPs Activator Malaysia (EU Delegation to Malaysia)
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
As we are celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day is approaching,listen to what H.E. Ambassador Michalis Rokas of the EU Delegation to Malaysia says about the reasons why we need to empower women and how the EU does it! Join us in the upcoming IWD events to learn more:👉 March 8: http://unwo.men/Bcsl50DPGoO👉 March 10: http://unwo.men/vEos50DPGpy❓ Are you part of the business…
WEPs Activator Malaysia (LeadWomen)
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
As we are celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day is approaching,listen to why Anne Abraham, Founder and Chairperson of LeadWomen, thinks that it is important for companies in Malaysia to empower their female workforce! Join us in the upcoming IWD events to learn more:👉 March 8: http://unwo.men/Bcsl50DPGoO👉 March 10: http://unwo.men/vEos50DPGpy❓ Are you part of the business…
Message from Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Under-Secretary-General (2007-2015)...
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
Message from Dr. Noeleen Heyzer, UN Under-Secretary-General (2007-2015) and Member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation on the commemoration of the International Women’s Day, 8 March 2021, encouraging ASEAN to advance the recommendations from the ASEAN Regional Study on Women, Peace and Security and take them into action.
Message from Ryce Chanchai, UN Women Governance and WPS lead for Indonesia and ASEAN...
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
Message from Ryce Chanchai, UN Women Governance and WPS lead for Indonesia and ASEAN, highlighting why Women, Peace, and Security agenda matters for the ASEAN Community, especially in COVID-19 response and recovery.
Message from Mr. Jamshed Kazi, UN Women Indonesia Country Representative and ASEAN Liaison.
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
Message from Mr. Jamshed Kazi, UN Women Indonesia Country Representative and ASEAN Liaison, emphasizing the important role of male leaders, allies, and champions to advance WPS agenda for sustaining peace in the region.