Tag: gender mainstreaming
The real stories behind gender mainstreaming
Dr Kofi Annan (former UN Secretary-General) once said, "There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women," and he was right. Our continent continues to face development challenges because women and girls, in many societies today, continue to have a constricted channel to success in this ever-competitive world.
Benefits of gender mainstreaming in workplace are long overdue
The world over companies are facing enormous pressure under the ‘new or never normal’, as the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting, and in some cases, deepening existing workplace inequalities. Gender mainstreaming in the workplace still has a long way to go and the time is now that we give it the attention it deserves – not only through women’s month, but throughout the year.
Gender mainstreaming can bring significant business value
Some attempts have been made by the government and NGOs to advocate for more equal rights for women. Few months ago, President Ramaphosa announced his new cabinet in which half of all ministers are women. However, the private sector has been slower on the uptake. The world of business is still very much dominated by men.
