The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) accepts applications for the 2024 Target Gender Equality Accelerator program. This nine-month program is designed for companies looking to set and achieve ambitious targets for women’s representation, equal pay, and leadership in business. Through performance analysis, capacity-building workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogue, participating companies can extend their implementation of the Women’s Empowerment Principles and reinforce their contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This program supports businesses in taking meaningful action towards SDG 5.5 for equal representation, participation, and leadership of women in business and SDG 8.5 for achieving equal pay by 2030.

Participants receive the latest data and research on gender equality and insights from UN partners and experts. They also develop actionable plans to accelerate progress in implementing gender equality.

Program Components:

With some in-person engagements based on country, this virtual program will provide enhanced and interactive e-learning tools and optional virtual regional/global opportunities. The key features include the following:

• Onboarding webinar for peer networking
• Performance analysis and discussions using WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool
• Policy Development workshops
• Three capacity-building workshops: Global Expert sessions
• Advocacy opportunities for advancing gender equality

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: May 31, 2024 (The deadline may vary by country; check with your Local Network)
• Program Begins: June 2024 (Exact dates vary; check with your Global Compact Local Network)
• Program Ends: March 2025
• Organizer: United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
• Eligible Countries: Countries Listed Below
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Companies participating in the UN Global Compact
• Focus Area: Gender equality, women’s representation, equal pay, women’s leadership in business
• Duration: Nine months
• Program Language: English, Spanish, French
• Host Country: Virtual with select in-person engagements depending on the country

Benefits of the Target Gender Equality Accelerator Program

As a selected participant, you will benefit from the 2024 UN Target Gender Equality Accelerator Program as follows:

• Understand the business case for gender equality and the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
• Gain knowledge to increase compliance with gender equality-related legislation and diversity requirements.
• Assess current gender equality performance using the Women’s Empowerment Principles Gender Gap Analysis Tool.
• Set ambitious and realistic targets for gender balance, women’s leadership, and equal pay.
• Engage in accelerated learning opportunities specific to the country context.
• Showcase women in your company who drive business success and sustainability.
• Demonstrate commitment and action for gender equality to employees, investors, and stakeholders.
• Build a network of UN partners, experts, and peers to support gender equality strategies.
• Network with colleagues globally in the exclusive Target Gender Equality LinkedIn Group.

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the following requirements to apply for the program:

• Companies should be members of the UN Global Compact or willing to join.
• Commitment to learning about corporate target setting and advancing gender equality in the workplace.
• Willingness to appoint two representatives for program activities and an executive-level “ambassador” to support and participate in high-level events.
• They currently engage with a Global Compact Local Network or are willing to join if required.
• Target Gender Equality focuses mainly on private-sector participants.
• Non-business organizations interested in the initiative can contact their Global Compact Local Network for potential involvement opportunities.

List of Participating Local Networks

Participating Local Networks in 2024 include:

• Argentina
• Bangladesh
• Bolivia
• Central America
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Egypt
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Korea
• Lebanon
• Malaysia & Brunei
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Nepal
• Netherlands
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Poland
• Portugal
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Serbia
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• South Africa
• Sweden
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Türkiye
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay
• United States
• UAE

How to Apply?

• Visit the UN Global Compact website and locate the Target Gender Equality Accelerator program.
• Check the eligibility criteria and ensure your company meets the requirements.
• Register your company until May 31, 2024 (registration deadlines vary by country).
• Complete the registration form and submit the required documents.
• Contact your Global Compact Local Network for any questions or to inquire about registering after May 31, 2024.
• Await confirmation and further instructions from the UN Global Compact.

Apply Now

Further details and information about the UN Target Gender Equality Accelerator Program are available on the official UN website, or you can review the FAQs. For additional information or questions, contact [email protected].

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