Basic introduction of WEPs
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of Principles offering guidance to business on how to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. Established by UN Women and UN Global Compact, the WEPs are informed by international labor and human rights standards and grounded in the recognition that businesses have a stake in, and a responsibility for, gender equality and women’s empowerment.
WEPs are a primary vehicle for corporate delivery on gender equality dimensions of the 2030 agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By joining the WEPs community, the CEO signals commitment to this agenda at the highest levels of the company and to work collaboratively in stakeholders networks to foster business practices that empower women. These include equal pay for work of equal value, gender-responsive supply chain practices and zero tolerance against sexual harassment in the workplace.
The Women's Empowerment Principles(WEPs)
Principle 1 High-Level Corporate Leadership
Principle 2 Treat all Women and Men Fairly at Work without Discrimination
Principle 3 Employee Health, Well-Being and Safety
Principle 4 Employee Health, Well-Being and Safety
Principle 5 Enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices
Principle 6 Community initiatives and advocacy
Principle 7 Measurement and Reporting
