KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) — MetLife, Inc. recently announced today that it has become the first U.S.-based insurance company to sign the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, a series of commitments created by U.N. Women and the U.N. Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace and society.
MetLife President and CEO, Michel Khalaf said, “MetLife’s support for gender equality reflects our purpose of building a more confident future for all. Empowering women is more than a core value for us – it is a key element of our business strategy. Partnering with the U.N. will help us strengthen our focus and take our commitment to the next level.”