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International Women’s Day 2022: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow

International Women’s Day 2022: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Johannesburg, 08 March 2022. Today on International Women’s Day, the United Nations, Governments, Corporations, Civil Society Organisations, Communities, and individuals across the world elevate advocacy on gender equality. Around the world, the UN Global Compact will Ring the Bell for Gender Equality  in collaboration with

Taking Gender Equality Seriously Will Increase Your Company’s Profitability

Taking Gender Equality Seriously Will Increase Your Company’s Profitability

[Johannesburg, 9 August 2021] Each year in August South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, with the 9th of August being National Women’s Day, commemorating the 20,000 women who marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest the Apartheid Pass Laws.  The National Women’s Day draws

Young South African Business Leaders Speak at the 2021 UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit

Young South African Business Leaders Speak at the 2021 UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit

[Johannesburg, 16 June 2021] The annual UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit mobilizes and connects thousands of business leaders, policy makers, civil society and academia from all over the world to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the COVID-19 pandemic will have a
Male dominated culture won’t fix climate, racism and economic crises – UN Secretary-General warns CEOs, Government and Civil Society Leaders

Male dominated culture won’t fix climate, racism and economic crises – UN Secretary-General warns CEOs, Government and Civil Society Leaders

  UNITED NATIONS, New York, 17 March 2021 — The world needs the talent of women and men equally to solve global challenges such as racism, climate change and economic recovery from COVID, the UN Secretary-General told TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE, a virtual gathering of business, civil
Media Advisory: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to address African Business, Government and Civil Society leaders at virtual SDG summit

Media Advisory: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed to address African Business, Government and Civil Society leaders at virtual SDG summit

UN Global Compact will convene Africa’s private sector on 3 December to discuss achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for a better Africa  UNITED NATIONS, New York, 17 November 2020 – UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed will address African Business, Government and civil society leaders next
UN Global Compact calls on 100 million employees to drive business action to reach the Sustainable Development Goals

UN Global Compact calls on 100 million employees to drive business action to reach the Sustainable Development Goals

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 October 2020 – To mark United Nations Day on 24 October, the UN Global Compact is calling on 100 million employees around the world to participate in a social media campaign and online survey to demonstrate their support for the UN’s
Global Compact Network South Africa searches for professionals committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network South Africa searches for professionals committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

Johannesburg, 17 February, 2020 — As part of the 2020 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers programme, Global Compact Network South Africa today launched its national search for professionals who are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Later this year, the Network will recognize
United Nations Global Compact launches ‘SDG Ambition’ impact initiative aiming to scale up business action at the national level

United Nations Global Compact launches ‘SDG Ambition’ impact initiative aiming to scale up business action at the national level

Davos, Switzerland SDG Ambition provides outcome-oriented approach, aligned to the needs of companies aiming to become sustainable enterprises DAVOS, Switzerland, 23 January 2020 – The United Nations Global Compact today launched SDG Ambition — a global impact initiative aimed at challenging and supporting companies to