Equal is greater: Advancing gender equality through private sector partnerships

Gender equality remains an unachieved goal globally, despite its numerous benefits, including fair treatment, equal pay, and opportunities for women in various sectors. The private sector plays a crucial role in advancing gender equality by creating jobs, innovating products, and fostering inclusive economies.

This document offers a comprehensive snapshot of results achieved by UN Women in partnership with the private sector, detailing specific efforts and strategies that delivered for women and girls. It highlights the importance of collective action and the private sector’s role in building gender-inclusive societies, and outlines several approaches, including:

• supporting governments in holding the private sector accountable,
• implementing strategic programs with private sector partners, and
• coordinating with UN entities to enhance system-wide performance on gender equality.

It also emphasizes the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) as a framework for businesses to promote gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community.

The document showcases various successful initiatives and partnerships that have driven significant progress in gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide.