For the
first time in Pakistan, White Ribbon, which is part of global men’s movement present
in over 50 countries for ending violence against women and girls, has announced
the launch of White Ribbon Workplace Gender Inclusion Awards for corporate
sector in Pakistan.
Talking to
the media Founder and President of White Ribbon Mr. Omer Aftab said that these
awards will be presented annually to companies which use their position to
advocate for gender equality and take steps to advance women’s empowerment.These
awards are being launchedon November 25, theWhite Ribbon Day for the
Eradication of Violence against Women.
Mr. Aftab further added that White Ribbon Awards will be
presented annually to the companies which advocate for gender equality and take
steps to advance women’s empowerment at workplace. The awardswill celebrate and acknowledge the best
practices and policies of corporates that take part and highlight gender
justice and gender inclusion for their workforce, customers, community and
through their CSR and brand communication and advertisements.
All
organisations that work on gender equality and have shown a positive impact
regarding women empowerment at workplace are eligible to apply for these awards.
There are three categories of White Ribbon Awards: Gender Inclusive Workplace,
Gender Responsive Marketplace and Community Engagement and Partnerships. For
all categories, survey forms will have to be submitted online. Finalists will
be selected based on independent ranking system.
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