by Carl Ocab | Nov 18, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has spiralled from a public health emergency to a global humanitarian and economic crisis, with women disproportionately affected. In response, Investing in Women launched the Investing in Women RISE Fund–Responsive Interventions Supporting...
by Carl Ocab | Nov 5, 2020
Traditional perceptions and pressures on men to display certain attitudes and behaviours can be unhelpful for both men and women, and hold back gender equality, a new report suggests. The report also points to signs of positive change in how masculinities are...
by Carl Ocab | Aug 18, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia, 18 August 2020— Gender diversity in the workplace has helped Indonesian enterprises enhance their business outcomes, contributing to improved profitability and productivity. Around 77% of 400 surveyed Indonesian enterprises have enjoyed the...
by Carl Ocab | Jul 24, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the global economy and society, women have been hit hard in all aspects of socio-economic life, including a widening of the gender financing gap. Women’s SMEs represent a large untapped source of job creation and economic growth in...
by Carl Ocab | Jul 20, 2020
Jakarta, Indonesia, 20 July 2020 – Investing in Women is supporting the establishment of the Indonesia Women Empowerment Fund (IWEF) to address barriers to women’s economic empowerment by investing in disruptive tech solutions led by women entrepreneurs. The targeted...
