Gender Equality
Positioning gender at the centre of business
By Katja Iversen, Susan Myers and Anino Emuwa Evidence from McKinsey, the World Bank, and many other institutions repeatedly shows that people, as well as businesses and economies, would be better off if there were more gender equality, diversity and...
Read MoreWomen in the Workforce: How Has the Pandemic Impacted Gender Equality?
In the second in a series of three online discussions Goal 17 Partners hosted in collaboration with Global Perspectives as part, Susan Myers moderated a discussion on gender equality with the following panelists: Yumiko Murakami of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Aragon St Charles of Hogan Lovells, Mihoko Kashiwakura of...
Read MoreSustainability Leadership In Japan In A COVID-19 World
Goal 17 Partners joined the UN Global Compact for their 20th Anniversary Leaders Summit featuring 26 hours of continuous programming. Goal 17 Partners hosted a panel entitled “Sustainability Leadership in Japan in a COVID-19 World.” The panel focused on challenges facing Japan...
Read MoreRebuilding a Stronger Economy with Women
Women are bearing a disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to experts taking part in a virtual roundtable hosted by Goal 17 Partners. Many of the service sector jobs facing significant losses due to the global recession are filled...
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