DALLAS, July 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — According to World Economic Forum, at the current rate, it will take 140 years to achieve gender equality in top leadership positions1 and 99.5 years to have a gender equal world.2
As workplaces across the globe gradually reopen amidst COVID-19 concerns, the fight for women’s empowerment in the public and private sectors must continue.
“At a time when COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated women’s vulnerabilities and gender inequality, resulting in a ‘shadow pandemic,’3 the Women’s Empowerment Principles offer critical benefits for everyone. I challenge our peers in business to make a public pledge to become gender equal. How? By hiring, developing, and promoting women and by encouraging female leadership throughout their organizations. As the world gradually rebuilds and recovers from the impact of COVID-19, back to business should, more than ever, mean inclusive business,” stated Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Mary Kay Inc.