It’s time for business to get serious about women’s empowerment!

We are still 202 years away from economic parity between men and women, despite clear links between gender equality and economic growth, financial performance and corporate sustainability. Convened as part of the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the 2019 Women’s Empowerment Principles Forum mobilized over 600 business leaders and other stakeholders to take urgent action. The evidence is clear: investing in women as employees, entrepreneurs, customers, decision-makers, community partners and advocates is good for everyone. We need everyone to join the movement — start by asking your CEO to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles today...