Resetting the Narrative: Global Trends and the Power of WEPs

Course

Gender equality remains both a business imperative and a strategic opportunity. As companies navigate shifting expectations, evolving regulations and growing scrutiny, understanding where progress is being made—and where challenges remain—is essential to advancing credible action.

In this course, you will examine the current state of gender equality in the private sector through insights from the United Nations Global Compact Communication on Progress data, findings from the Africa Business Leaders Coalition’s Gender Statement survey, reflections from Target Gender Equality participants and analysis from UN Women's latest report. Grounded in the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), the course provides a practical framework to help companies translate commitments into measurable, lasting impact while navigating both momentum and backlash.

What you will learn

• Examine global trends shaping gender equality in the private sector.
• Understand where businesses are making measurable progress and where persistent gaps remain. 
• Explore insights from leading datasets, surveys and reports on corporate gender equality performance.
• Learn how the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) provide a practical framework for advancing gender equality.
• Identify strategies to translate gender equality commitments into credible, sustained business action.
• Understand how companies can navigate both momentum and backlash while strengthening their approach to gender equality.

Who should take this course

This course is ideal for professionals involved in the development, governance, oversight, and ethical implementation of AI and emerging technologies, including:

• Sustainability Professionals
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
• Human Resources Professionals
• Governance Professionals
• Reporting & Disclosure Professionals
• Strategic Planning & Business Development Professionals
• Ethics & Compliance Professionals

Certificate

A certificate is available upon completion.