Tag: Gender Equity
20/20 Women on Boards sets new goal to attain gender equality
The US-based non-profit organization 20/20 Women on Boards, has mapped out a new goal to achieve 50-50 representation in the boardrooms of Russell 3000...
Gender-based violence against women rose amid COVID-19; UN
Speaking at an online gathering on global commitment for women and girls amid the pandemic, Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on...
Are men considered to be ‘more brilliant’ than women?
Women are still underrepresented in careers where success is considered to rely on high-level intelligence even after decades of efforts to foster gender equality...
Aurora50 Board Summit concludes leaving plenty of food for thought
The inaugural Aurora50 Board Meeting, held in honor of Emirati Women's Day, concluded successfully.
Aurora50 was founded last year and is a social enterprise bringing...
Trade can help reduce the gender gap; World Bank, WTO Report
At a virtual event, the WTO and the World Bank have released a joint publication entitled "Women and Trade: The role of trade in...
UN Women praises UAE at its 10th anniversary
Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of a move taken by the member countries of the United Nations (UN) in favor of gender equality and...
Business Support Toolkit 4.0 released by World Economic Forum
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit 4.0, published by the World Economic Forum, guides restarting businesses to create fair, equitable and diverse workplaces. As business...
UAE urges IMO to promote gender equity and women engagement in...
The UAE has requested member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to take the lead towards improving gender balance in the marine sector...
