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.
The Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) and the Philippine Women’s Economic Network (PhilWEN) in partnership with the Makati Business Club (MBC), released this report that looks at the state of women’s participation in the Philippine C-Suite.
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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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
opportunities.Influencing Gender Norms
We work with partners to positively shift attitudes and practices to support women in the world of work.
Investing in Women
What’s New
2019
Examining the Women’s Low Labor Market Participation Rate in the Philippines: Is Housework the Missing Link?
This paper looks into the role of women’s housework and discusses the role of housework on men’s market work in the Philippines.
2019
Family-responsive workplaces benefit employees and companies
Employers can increase worker productivity by implementing and promoting family-friendly policies for both women and men, the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) said, ...
2019
Employees’ perceptions of a family-responsive workplace and their productivity
The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and Investing in Women collaborated on a research on the implications of family-responsive workplace policies on employee ...
2019
Communications & Gender Checklist: Things to Consider
This short guide outlines tips for how to apply a gender and inclusion lens while developing and reviewing communications materials. The intention is to provide ...
2019
Vietnam’s Labour Code Reform: Why it matters for gender equality
Investing in Women supports gender reforms in Vietnam’s Labour Code to empower women and men for the future of work.
2019
Board Gender Diversity in ASEAN
The Board Gender Diversity in ASEAN study advances the case that having women in business leadership positions is good for company performance,.
2019
Eliminating Discriminatory Workplace Practices
Discrimination against women in the workplace is a persistent structural and social issue that can start as early as the hiring process.
2019
State of the Worlds Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care
The third State of the World’s Fathers report reveals new research on men’s caregiving from 11 countries, with additional cross-country analysis of data from ...
2019
Expanding paternity leave in South East Asia
The business case for paternity leave is also compelling. The benefits of paternity leave extend to parents, children and business.
2019
The business case for change
This report shows that gender diversity is a smart business strategy: the lack of gender diversity may act as a barrier to enhanced business performance.
2019
Men Stepping Up Beside Women for Gender Equality
Advocates for gender equality on Tuesday, 30 April, urged Indonesian men to listen more to women, investigate barriers to women’s economic empowerment and stand up ...
2019
Indonesia will leave money on the table if gender equality issues are not urgently addressed—conference
Indonesia could be missing out on USD 135 billion in annual gross domestic product (GDP) if it fails to address gender equality in six years.
2019
Paternity Leave in the Philippines
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in the Philippines and the policy challenges that are preventing the ...
2019
Paternity Leave in Vietnam
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Vietnam and the policy challenges that are preventing the advancement ...
2019
Paternity Leave in Indonesia
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Indonesia and the policy challenges that are preventing the advancement ...
2019
Paternity Leave in Myanmar
This fact sheet discusses the benefits of paternity leave, the state of paternity leave in Myanmar and the policy challenges that are preventing the advancement ...