From the 21st to the 23rd of November 2016, the Government of Panama and UNDP will hold the Third Global Forum, “Business for Gender Equality: Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals”. UNDP and PSFU have sent a delegation to Panama to attend the forum.
The Forum will bring together business leaders, governments, academia, labor associations and civil society to share best practices for reducing gender gaps in the workplace and to highlight how the private sector can advance gender equality and build inclusive work environments. Representatives from Google, Ernest and Young, Itaipu and other companies have confirmed their participation in the event.
The Forum will discuss innovations for reducing gender gaps in the workplace; develop recommendations and strategies to promote the application of gender equality practices and policies; promote dialogue among key actors and reinforce strategic partnerships between the private sector, governments and UNDP to advance gender equality in the workplace and empower women economically.