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Video: How Social Norms Shape Attitudes and Behaviour around Gender Roles
The SNAP 2020 Survey examines the perceptions and practices of about 6,000 urban millennials in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines around gendered social norms. It examines equality as it stands now, analyses respondents' attitudes and behaviours around gender roles and studies how these might affect people's practices around equality.
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empowering women economically is not
only the right thing to do — it’s the smart
thing to do.The evidence is clear — women’s economic empowerment is critical to
economic growth. One of the best ways to grow economies and achieve
stronger communities is to empower women and improve their economic
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Investing in Women's SMEs for Philippines's Economic Recovery
A year after its launch, the Macquarie-Investing in Women RISE Fund has mobilised capital from the private sector and enabled impact investors to finance women’s SMEs in the Philippines. Marking this significant milestone, the event celebrated the success stories of the women entrepreneurs and the local impact investors that are supporting COVID-19 response and recovery.
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The impact of COVID-19 on gender norms in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam
This literature review examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected social norms and gender equality in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. It seeks to understand the impact of the crisis on women and girls; recognise existing initiatives; and identify opportunities to further drive positive shifts toward achieving equality.
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Influencing Gender Norms
We work with partners to positively shift attitudes and practices to support women in the world of work.
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Workplace Gender Equality
We support Business Coalitions who work with influential businesses on shifting workplace cultures, practices and policy barriers to achieve workplace gender equality.
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Impact Investing
We partner with Impact Investors and ecosystem builders to expand market opportunities for women, with a view to incentivising and catalysing access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) - led by and responsive to the needs of women.
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Apr
2022
2022
PBCWE, UN Women Policy Forum tackles improvements to gender reporting
Regulators and policymakers, academics, business networks, and sustainability advocates discuss gender reporting in corporate sustainability reports at the Policy Forum titled “Accelerating the Sustainability Momentum ...
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Mar
2022
2022
Support for work-life balance sought in both workplaces and homes
Through two online panel discussions on 16 and 17 March 2022, Yayasan Pulih, an Investing in Women campaign partner in Indonesia, asked: “Work-life Balance Amidst the Pandemic: Is ...
31
Mar
2022
2022
Plan International & Investing in Women launch new campaign challenging gender norms in Vietnam
A new campaign is challenging gender norms in Vietnam, focusing on the roles of women and men in the home and at work, and breaking ...
29
Mar
2022
2022
Workplace Gender Equality and Sustainability Reporting: An Initial Analysis of the Top 30 Publicly-Listed Companies in the Philippines as of July 2021
The Workplace Gender Equality and Sustainability Reporting report highlights the compliance of the Top 30 Publicly-Listed Companies (PLCs) in the Philippines with the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines ...
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Mar
2022
2022
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender norms in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam
This literature review examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted gender equality and gender norms in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
18
Mar
2022
2022
Investing in Women: Breaking gender bias at all levels
Gender bias holds back both women and men from realising their true potential in all areas of life. This is especially so when it comes ...
08
Mar
2022
2022
New Case Studies from the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment
The Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE) has published three new case studies showcasing how influential businesses in Indonesia are shifting workplace cultures, ...
07
Mar
2022
2022
Women in Business 2022: Opening the door to diverse talent
This report explores the position of women in senior management across the world, the progress towards gender parity in leadership and the actions driving this ...
02
Mar
2022
2022
Australian Government and Macquarie invest in Women SMEs in the Philippines; sustain over 1,000 jobs
The Australian Government in partnership with the Macquarie Group Foundation, through the Investing in Women RISE Fund, supported 13 women-led small and medium-sized enterprises, sustaining over 1,000 ...
22
Feb
2022
2022
Case Study: Promoting Women’s Leadership at Tira Austenite Indonesia
This case study by Investing in Women showcases how and why Tira Austenite has made progress towards redressing the gender imbalance in its male-dominated workforce.
22
Feb
2022
2022
Case Study: Flexible Working Arrangements at Digiserve by Telkom Indonesia (Previously Telkomtelstra)
This case study showcases how and why Telkomtelstra put in place flexible working arrangements as part of its commitment to supporting women in STEM.
22
Feb
2022
2022
Case Study: Flexible Working Arrangements at L’Oréal Indonesia
This case study showcases how and why L’Oréal Indonesia put in place measures to achieve flexible working arrangements, and what the results were ...
22
Feb
2022
2022
The Potential for a New Way of Approaching Women’s Economic Empowerment in Market Systems Development
This discussion paper captures the key learnings and stimulates further discussion to strengthen thinking about and approaches for women’s economic empowerment in market systems ...
17
Feb
2022
2022
Insights Panel: Gender Equality Norms among Urban Millennials – Midline Report
This report examines urban millennials’ views on childcare and breadwinning, and social expectations concerning gender norms.
03
Feb
2022
2022
Video: How Social Norms Shape Attitudes and Behaviour around Gender Roles
The gender roles people see growing up in their childhood home, in their social circles and in the media, all play an important part in ...
02
Feb
2022
2022
Visibility helps pipeline of Filipino women in tech, leaders say
The Startup Pinay Conference on the final day of the Philippine Startup Week 2021 showcased 15 women leaders who are breaking boundaries in tech and innovation.
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