Target Gender Equality Accelerator is a high-impact, six-month program designed for companies participating in the United Nations Global Compact. In collaboration with UN Women, the program helps businesses translate their gender equality commitments into concrete actions, aligned with best practices and international standards, such as the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).
The cost to participate is £1250+VAT for UK Network members. Registration is open now until 30 May. Places are limited, so secure your place now. Programming will begin in July 2025 (date TBC) and will run until January 2026.
In order to take part in Target Gender Equality Accelerator, companies are required to be members of the UN Global Compact or willing to join and meet the following criteria:
- Currently engaged with a UN Global Compact Country Network in your region or willing to join
- Able to designate two working-level representatives to engage in sessions and Accelerator activities, with an additional executive-level representative to track programme developments, offer support, and engage in high-level event
- Ready to participate in a self-assessment using the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) tool to uncover gender equality gaps and opportunities across your operations, supply chains, and communities
- Committed to developing an actionable plan to address the gender equality opportunities and risks identified during the self-assessment
- Committed to completing the programme and integrating gender equality learnings into your company’s strategy, operations, and culture