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Special Edition: How to leverage the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles in support of 16 Days of Activism and beyond

November 22, 2021

[Johannesburg, 22 November 2021] The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence, is a worldwide call for the elimination of violence against women and children. It is run annually from November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).

NASPERS JOINS UN GLOBAL COMPACT

November 19, 2021

[Johannesburg, 12 November 2021] Naspers, a global internet group and one of the largest technology investors in the world, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. As a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact

Taking Gender Equality Seriously Will Increase Your Company’s Profitability

August 30, 2021

[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

June 16, 2021

[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

March 18, 2021

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

UN launches new campaign, “Only Together” to support global vaccine equity call

March 18, 2021

UNITED NATIONS, New York, 18 March 2021 — The United Nations launched a new global campaign, Only Together to support its call for fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines around the world. The campaign stresses the need for coordinated global action to ensure vaccines are

Uniting Business For a Stronger Africa

December 3, 2020

Business and UN leaders to chart the path forward for a sustainable Africa By Dr Achieng Ojwang, Executive Director of Global Compact Network South Africa. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 2, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On 3 December, the United Nations Global Compact will convene some of

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

December 1, 2020

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

October 21, 2020

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

Business leaders from more than 100 countries pledge support for multilateralism as the United Nations turns 75

September 21, 2020

New York, United States of America Over one thousand CEOs endorse Statement on Renewed Global Cooperation and pledge to unite in the business of a better world UNITED NATIONS, New York, 21 September 2020 — More than 1,000 Chief Executive Officers from companies in over 100