Women IN’s Post

Happy International Women’s Day on behalf of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030. At the core of Pillar 3 – Fostering Inclusivity, lies the Women’s Empowerment Principles, providing a foundation that propels our collective commitment towards gender equality. At present only 15% of the indicators of the fifth Sustainable Development Goal are on track to meet the 2030 targets, and the latest forecasts estimate that on our current track, it will take another 300 years to reach full gender equality. Today, 41 Companies of WJI 2030 are WEPs signatories. We realize that some companies are advanced, while others are evolving. It is the journey that matters, and the time is now to take action. That’s why we ask you to sign and promote the Women’s Empowerment Principles today and encourage your networks and communities to take action. We are here to support you in this journey. WJI 2030 in collaboration with the UN Women WEPs Team is organizing a WEPs Roadshow to activate and accelerate the journey. Please read our International Women's Day Newsletter, linked below, for more information on for how you can participate and get started. #InternationalWomensDay2024 #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #SDG5 #GenderEquality

Gender Equality is an important topic for any industry, but especially for the watch & jewellery industry. Gender bias is not just a human rights issue; but also a tremendous waste of the world’s human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest. As part of the third pillar, fostering inclusiveness, Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 emphasizes the importance of moving from activation to acceleration. Becoming a Women's Empowerment Principles signatory is simply the first step in activating your commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In order to accelerate progress, integrating and embedding the WEPs framework into your corporate culture and strategy is key. Every organization has a role to play and can start taking small actions. We are here to support you with practical guidance to do so in collaboration with the UN Women, WEPs secretariat. WJI 2030, in collaboration with UN Women, is hosting a 3-series webinar course to support your business in this journey: • Session 1 - Navigating ESG from a gender lens: June 25th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dxH_PGK2 • Session 2 - Fostering an inclusive workplace culture: July 11th, 3:00-4:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dJv3vmpw • Session 3 - Embedding gender equality into the value chain: July 16th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dFtj-x8h Please register to join us through the links above. These sessions will combine expert presentations and practical exercises to help companies: • Understand risk and opportunity of gender equality materiality. • Share case studies from WEPs signatories on the business case & lessons learned from their practices. • Be inspired to participate and raise awareness. • Learn from practical and technical working sessions on implementation. • Get motivated to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality, engage with their suppliers to commit to gender equality, and engage with women business owners. We encourage participation from DEI, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Procurement representatives. Let's work together to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality in our industry. #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowermentPrincipals #EmpowerTheChange #DEI

Does the fashion industry fail on gender equality? Today, on the 8th of March many countries worldwide celebrate International Women's day to acknowledge the achievements of women but also put a spotlight on areas in which women are still disadvantaged. There are many different gaps between the genders that need to be closed, but what about the fashion industry? Let’s look at some numbers: 👚 Clothes, worldwide, are mainly made by women. About 80% of garment makers are women. But not all of them work under good circumstances. 71% of those stuck in slavery are women, garments being the 2nd highest at risk product category. 👩🎓 Over 85% of the people graduating from top fashion schools are women. Still only around 14% of the top 50 fashion brands are run by women. 🚀 There are fewer CEOs in fashion as there are in Aerospace or Finance. 💴 So while fashion is often considered a female topic and women spending 226% more on fashion than their counterparts, the industry remains male dominated. But there is hope 💚 There is a rising number of customers, among both genders, who think fashion brands should be more aware of gender equality and should take actions. Also fashion brands like are taking first steps toward gender equality. Kering for example put gender equality in it‘s three-pillar sustainability plan for 2025. For us, as a female founded and led company, gender equality was one of our cornerstones, when we started to build our company. We believe that gender equality can be a key driver of success and is not only a matter of fairness and social justice. #internationalwomensday #femalefounder #fashionstartup

Gender Equality is an important topic for any industry, but especially for the watch & jewellery industry. Gender bias is undermining our social fabric. It is not just a human rights issue; it is a tremendous waste of the world’s human potential. By denying women equal rights, we deny half the population a chance to live life at its fullest. As part of the third pillar, fostering inclusiveness, WJI 2030 emphasizes the importance of moving from activation to acceleration. Becoming a Women Empowerment Principles signatory is simply the first step in activating your commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment. In order to accelerate progress, integrating and embedding the WEPs framework into your corporate culture and strategy is key. Every organization has a role to play and can start taking small actions. We are here to support you with practical guidance to do so in collaboration with the UN Women, WEPs secretariat. WJI 2030, in collaboration with UN Women, is hosting a 3-series webinar course to support your business in this journey: • Session 1 - Navigating ESG from a gender lens: June 25th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dxH_PGK2 • Session 2 - Fostering an inclusive workplace culture: July 11th, 3:00-4:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dJv3vmpw • Session 3 - Embedding gender equality into the value chain: July 16th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET - https://lnkd.in/dFtj-x8h Please register to join us through the links above. These sessions will combine expert presentations and practical exercises to help companies: • Understand risk and opportunity of gender equality materiality. • Share case studies from WEPs signatories on the business case & lessons learned from their practices. • Be inspired to participate and raise awareness. • Learn from practical and technical working sessions on implementation. • Get motivated to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality, engage with their suppliers to commit to gender equality, and engage with women business owners. We encourage participation from DEI, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Procurement representatives. Let's work together to accelerate efforts to advance gender equality in our industry. #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowermentPrincipals #EmpowerTheChange #DEI

Gender equality is crucial for every industry, especially in the watch and jewellery sector. Gender bias not only undermines our social fabric but also represents a significant waste of the world’s human potential. Denying women equal rights means denying half the population the opportunity to live life to its fullest. As part of our commitment to fostering inclusiveness, WJI 2030 focuses on moving from activation to acceleration. Signing the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) is just the first step. To truly accelerate progress, it’s essential to integrate and embed the WEPs framework into your corporate culture and strategy. Every organization has a role to play and can begin with small actions. We are here to support you with practical guidance in collaboration with UN Women and the WEPs secretariat. Join us next week for the first session of our 3-part webinar series to support your business on this journey: Session 1 - Navigating ESG from a gender lens: June 25th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dxH_PGK2 The series will provide expert presentations and practical exercises to help companies: - Understand the risks and opportunities of gender equality materiality. - Learn from case studies of WEPs signatories about the business case and lessons learned. - Be inspired to raise awareness and participate actively. - Gain insights from practical and technical working sessions on implementation. - Get motivated to advance gender equality, engage suppliers, and support women business owners. We strongly encourage participation from DEI, Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Procurement representatives. Let's work together to accelerate efforts towards gender equality in our industry. Mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions: Session 2 - Fostering an inclusive workplace culture: July 11th, 3:00-4:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dJv3vmpw Session 3 - Embedding gender equality into the value chain: July 16th, 2:00-3:30 pm CET Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dFtj-x8h Join us in making a difference on SDG5 #SDG5 #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowermentPrinciples #EmpowerTheChange #DEI

Last week at the UN General Assembly, I had the privilege of joining the Leadership Summit by the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, in collaboration with UN Women, the United Nations Global Compact, and the Belgium Mission To The UN. We explored how our industry is advancing gender equality, and it was an honor to share my perspective. It’s disheartening that in 2024, we must still advocate for the importance of gender equality. The urgency for action is clear—declarations are not enough. We need concrete steps and measurable progress, as emphasized by the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, co-founded by Kering and led by Marie-Claire Daveu. At Gucci, we are committed to leading meaningful change across the luxury industry and our supply chain. Being part of this initiative reflects our dedication to building a sustainable and equitable future. To make real progress, men must actively contribute, and women must have equal representation at all levels. The recently adopted UN Pact for the Future underscores gender equality as essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Together with industry leaders, we identified actions to accelerate this progress. My thanks to the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 , Executive Director Iris Maria Alexis Van der Veken, UN Women, United Nations Global Compact , and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. Ilaria Resta Dr Anino Emuwa

In honor of International Women's Day, I will be sharing a compelling series of posts that will be unveiled over the next few days, spotlighting the remarkable stories of women from Majid Al Futtaim, Global Solutions. Today, I want to highlight the profound impact of allyship in promoting gender equality. Today, I want to spotlight @Hessa Alrazouqi, a remarkable Emirati Senior Manager at Global Solutions, who champions gender equality and the inclusion of Emirati women. Her leadership inspires us all and drives our organization toward a more diverse and equitable future.   Research shows that diverse teams bring tangible benefits to organizations, with those in the top quartile for gender diversity having a 25% higher likelihood of financial outperformance. By embracing diverse perspectives, we unlock innovation and create a competitive advantage for Global Solutions.   Let's be allies for gender equality, challenge bias, and support women’s leadership. Together, we can foster a culture of inclusion that uplifts and empowers women at every level. Join us in celebrating International Women's Day and stay tuned for more posts in our series on women’s empowerment.   Additionally, I nominate Darren Taylor to join us in spotlighting women at Majid Al Futtaim, XSIGHT Future Solutions. Together, we can amplify women's voices and create a workplace that values their contributions.   #InternationalWomensDaySeries #Allyship #GenderEquality #DiversityandInclusion #GlobalSolutions  

International Women's Day recognizes women's rights and the ongoing fight for gender equality. Meet Rebecca Watkins, our Sustainability Manager at Gina Tricot, as she shares our journey in using our influence to support women. Hi Rebecca! Could you please share more about your role at Gina Tricot? -My role as Sustainability Manager is to lead the work of moving the entire company in a more sustainable direction. It includes working with the products we sell, production, but also for instance logistics and human resources.   How does Gina Tricot use its influence to advocate for gender equality? -In general, you can say that we use our platform to raise awareness. We know that we reach many women and, in every aspect, we want to be a positive force in terms of gender equality. Whether it's our customers, employees, or women working in production.   How do you ensure that your sustainability initiatives benefit women at every level? -We prioritize maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers, regularly visiting them along with third parties to ensure our efforts in the supply chain make a real positive difference. Through partnerships with global organizations like UNICEF, we extend our reach to local communities and contribute to influencing governmental policies that support women at work.   How does your role as Sustainability Manager contribute to these efforts? -My role is to set the plan and projects as well as choose partners to collaborate with that lead to the positive impact we desire. I also try to inspire and coordinate the corporate work with my colleagues. It’s all about teamwork!

❗️We achieved 50/50 Gender parity in Our Rubi Factory this month ❗️ During the week of International Women’s Day, I am thrilled to share that our RUBI factory is now gender balanced accross our blue and white color colleagues. This achievement is more than a statistic; it's a testament to our belief in creating a workspace where talent thrives, irrespective of gender. Its a proof that we are doing, not trying! And of out commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our journey has been both challenging and rewarding, marking a significant step forward in not just our corporate culture, but in setting a standard for the industry. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to every operations team member for their dedication and to factory director Victoria Ibáñez and Miriam Frances Pagés and Eduard Reimondez and their teams for making gender equality a top priority. Your commitment to fostering an inclusive environment has not only enhanced our innovation and productivity but has also made us a better, stronger company. As we celebrate this milestone, let's remember that the journey towards gender equality doesn't end here. It remains an ongoing process, one that requires continuous effort, reflection and action. To other organizations striving for gender balance, particularly in the operations space, let this be a testament to the fact that change is possible, and it starts with us. Here's to breaking barriers, together. To the next factory to achieve this result! #GenderEquality #Inclusion #DiversityInTech #Empowerment #Leadership #authenticity #iwd2024

Better diversity & inclusion = better leadership = better business and a better world. It has been a wonderful week as more and more of House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd.'s recently announced 2024 Break the ceiling touch the sky Global Male Champions for Gender Equality pledge their committment IN ACTION to MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD - our mission of shaping better leadership, business and a better world via better diversity & inclusion (especially gender equality) at the world's most powerful companies. Research shows that when men play a role in gender equality in the workplace, adoption is faster and organizations report faster progress on the gender equality agenda. Gender equality has a direct and positive impact on business ROI, innovation, Corporate Social responsibility and attraction as an employer of talent.   The 2024 Break the ceiling touch the sky® Male Champions for Gender Equality leverages research from the 2024 Break the ceiling touch the sky® 101 Best Global Companies for women in leadership index (derived from assessment of gender diversity scores of the world’s 500 largest companies)as well as additional data of male executives across another 300 companies. In all for this Male Champions list over 6500 male executives are being reviewed globally from over 800 Companies. It is my privilege to have several of these champions take the stage on 11.11.24 for the 2024 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky - the success and leadership summit for women in Singapore and share their best practices on leadership, DEI and success as we expand our global cohort of Male champions leading our Mission. Bravo to the leaders on this list. Please contact Joe Rose or me if you have not received an invitation to the summit on 11.11.24. JOIN US ON 11.11.24 FOR THE SUMMIT AND LEARN FROM SEVERAL OF THESE GREAT LEADERS. CONFIRMED MALE CHAMPION SPEAKERS, AGENDA AND DELEGATE SIGN UP IN LINK BELOW. https://lnkd.in/gw367_ht Joe Rose, Dilya Karimova-Rose, House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. Tagging some of the champions in the visual below James Michael Lafferty , Guillermo Frydman, Paul Prendergast, Victor Mills, Chester Twigg, Max Rangel, Tian Chong Ng, Julio Christian Lopez Marcos, Scott Price, Vijayanand Sinha, Enrique Patrickson, Peter Van den Broeck, Max Amen, Wern-Yuen Tan, Vukani Mngxati, Vishnu Kalra, Andy Buckingham, Sam Balsara, Sarthak Ranade, Mufazzal Kajiji, CFA, CAIA, FRM, Jerome Droesch, Bijoy Sagar, Pier Luigi Sigismondi, Anil Wadhwani, Surya Rai, Ismail Mapara, Douglas Mesquita Rocha, and many more.