What role for business in addressing gender-based violence?
Live panel: Thursday 28 March, 15:00-16:00 GMT / 11:00-12.00 EDT
Save this date to join us for a live panel discussion on what role business can play in addressing issues around gender based violence. A panel of experts from a range of sectors and global regions will be participating to share their insights and experience. The panel will include:
- Chiara Condi, President and Founder, Led by HER
- Katja Freiwald, Global Director Global Partnerships, Unilever
- Shabnam Hameed, Operations Officer, Gender, IFC
- Laura Hawkesford, Head of Private Sector Engagement, CARE International
- Dean Laplonge, International Lead Researcher, Gender, IFC & Director, Factive Consulting
- Neta Meidav, Co-Founder & CEO, The Vault
The topics up for discussion will include:
- Why is gender-based violence an important topic businesses should be thinking about?
- What are the best examples of business approaches and interventions to prevent and respond to gender-based violence?
- How can businesses and other organisations collaborate to address gender-based violence in workplaces and communities?
The panel discussion will be hosted and moderated by Business Fights Poverty. For further information and instructions on how to participate, please browse to their forum page.