Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) 101 - 2026
Course
Gender equality is a critical driver of sustainable business success, and companies have an important role to play in creating more inclusive workplaces, marketplaces and communities. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) provide a practical framework to help businesses translate commitments into meaningful action and advance gender equality across their operations.
In this course, hosted by the United Nations Global Compact in collaboration with UN Women, you will explore how the WEPs can support organizations in developing and strengthening gender equality initiatives. Through expert insights and practical guidance, participants will learn how to implement the WEPs, understand the business benefits of advancing gender equality and identify best practices to support women’s empowerment within their organizations.
What you will learn
- Understand the WEPs and their role in advancing gender equality.
- Explore how companies can apply the WEPs framework across workplace, marketplace and community contexts.
- Learn practical approaches for implementing gender equality initiatives within your organization.
- Discover the business benefits of advancing women’s empowerment and inclusive practices.
- Identify best practices and strategies to strengthen gender equality commitments.
- Gain insights from experts on how to drive meaningful progress through the WEPs.
Who should take this course
This course is ideal for professionals responsible for advancing gender equality, workplace inclusion and sustainable business practices, including:
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
- Human Resources Professionals
- Sustainability Professionals
- Governance Professionals
- Strategic Planning & Business Development Professionals
- Legal Professionals
- Small & Medium Sized Companies