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The Global Movement for Women’s
Economic Empowerment
Emad Karim: Regional Coordinator of Empower Women @ UN Women
About Us
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Individual and collective… • Rights • Opportunities
• Ability to make choices • Access to training, jobs … • Develop capacity and skills
• Voice, decision-making & leadership
Empower Women
Launched (2013): High-Level Segment of UN General Assembly in New York
Vision A world where every woman is able to use her voice,
make her own decisions, engage in economic opportunities.
Mission We .. inspire both women and men to become advocates, change makers and leaders in their
community. We equip them with resources, opportunities and a
global platform that facilitates networking, learning and sharing of experiences.
In more than 190 countries. Total: 12,000 /500,000
How We Work
Top - down
Bottom - up
Enabling environment Policy Programmes Services
Empowerment Confidence Awareness & Knowledge Skills
Action
Our Approach
Our Activities
Social media Video
Photo
Campaigns for WEE
Policy Recommendations
Good practices
Lessons learned Emerging
issues
Expert-led discussions
Skills dev
Thematic
Business Hub
Learning activities
Webinars
E-learning
iLearn
WE Inspire
Blog
Champions
News & Updates on WEE
Amplifying voices through storytelling Every Voice Counts!
1 Year Campaign; 300+ Stories from Women & Men
Stories and Highlights of the Day
Knowledge & Skills
iLearn, videos, webinars
Champion Programme 6 months programme
250 Champions from > 60 countries
Projects Build digital media presence
Publish articles & participate in discussions Mobilize their Networks (work, school, community)
Results Improved confidence, leaders in community
Got a job, negotiated a better salary, got a promotion, expanded networks Created policy change in workplace and community
Testimonies of Champion Programme (1)
"It is equipping me with the skills and knowledge to serve others, and I personally feel more confident, qualified, and prepared to do the work that I feel is my calling in life. The Championship is enabling me to use my platform, my voice, and my networks to be of value to, and share with, others.” (USA)
"As a Global Champion, I have upgraded my networking skills, and involve myself
in online and offline advocacy of WEE. I have encouraged my family members and peers to do the same.” (Nepal)
• Stories • Courses
Users Learn
Mobilize others to join the movement
