ILO-IOE event on Women in business

This report combines fresh primary research with existing evidence to offer insights into progress made by employer and business membership organizations on gender equality and diversity. It delves into how EBMOs engage with their members, highlighting both the challenges encountered and the successes achieved. Specifically, it examines how EBMOs are working towards enhancing the representation of women across their organizations, particularly in decision-making roles. Additionally, it sheds light on the path forward in addressing these issues.

Interpretation in French and Spanish will be available.

Panellists:

• Ms. Jelermina Abigail Roxas-Gorospe, Deputy-Director General, Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP)
• Mr. Douglas Opio, Executive Director, Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE)
• Mr. Christos A. Ioannou, Advisor to the Board, Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV)
• Ms.  Paola Buendía, Executive Vice President, Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia (ANDI)

Opening and closing by:

• Ms. Anne Vauchez, International & European Social Affairs Director, Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF); and Chair of the IOE policy working group on gender equality and diversity
• Mr. Roberto Suárez Santos, Secretary General, International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
• Ms. Deborah France-Massin, Director, ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities (ACT/EMP)