BPW ALBERTA: OFFICIAL SIGNATORY TO WEPS!

BPW Alberta & the Women's Empowerment Principles

Equality Means Business.

BPW Alberta is an official signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) — a practical framework for advancing gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community.

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BPW Alberta is an official WEPs signatory Since February 2022

What Are the WEPs?

The Women's Empowerment Principles provide businesses with a framework for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment.

Workplace

Create Opportunity

Create equitable and inclusive workplaces where women can participate, advance and thrive.

Marketplace

Support Economic Participation

Use business, procurement, supply chain and marketing practices that support women's economic participation.

Community

Strengthen Communities

Support initiatives, partnerships and advocacy that advance gender equality in the broader community.

Why BPW Alberta Supports the WEPs

Gender equality is connected to economic opportunity, leadership, entrepreneurship and the strength of Alberta's communities.

As an organization committed to advancing the economic, social and political interests of working women, BPW Alberta supports the WEPs as a practical framework for turning those commitments into action.

We encourage Alberta organizations and business leaders to consider how the seven principles can be incorporated into their own policies, practices and priorities.

2022

BPW Alberta became an official signatory to the Women's Empowerment Principles.

The Seven Women's Empowerment Principles

The WEPs provide a framework for organizations to turn their commitment to gender equality into meaningful action.

Leadership

Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality.

Equality at Work

Treat all women and men fairly at work, respecting human rights and non-discrimination.

Health & Well-being

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all workers.

Education & Development

Promote education, training and professional development for women.

Enterprise & Supply Chains

Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women.

Community & Advocacy

Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy.

Accountability

Measure and publicly report on progress toward gender equality.

How Can Your Organization Use the WEPs?

The principles can help organizations move from intention to action.

Assess

Examine your current policies, practices and workplace culture.

Act

Identify practical opportunities to advance gender equality.

Measure

Establish meaningful goals and track progress over time.

Communicate

Share progress and demonstrate accountability.

Who Can Put the WEPs Into Action?

While designed primarily for the private sector, the principles can provide a useful framework for many organizations working toward gender equality.

Business Leaders

Incorporate gender equality into organizational strategy, leadership and decision-making.

Organizations

Use the principles to review policies, programs, workplace practices and progress.

Professionals & Advocates

Learn about the WEPs and encourage the organizations you work with and support to advance women's empowerment.

Put Equality Into Action

The WEPs provide a practical starting point for organizations committed to advancing women's empowerment and gender equality.

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BPW Alberta's WEPs Journey

A look back at our WEPs work

During the COVID-19 pandemic, BPW Alberta revisited its WEPs priorities in response to changing economic and workplace realities facing women.

This presentation provides historical context on that work and is retained as an archived resource.

Archived BPW Alberta presentation showing changes in WEPs priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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