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This flyer provides a brief case study of the work of BancoSol, a microfinance institution in Bolivia, to advance gender-responsive financial inclusion. Since joining the WEPs in 2022, the institution has integrated gender equality as a whole-of-organization priority, working side-by-side with UN Women. The flyer showcases how BancoSol leveraged the WEPs framework, tools, and resources to establish clear goals, sensitize its managers and workforce, and transform its internal structure. These efforts resulted in the development of innovative financial solutions (e.g. a gender bond) and value-…

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Banks have a vital role to play in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in their various roles as employers, financiers, financial services providers, purchasing of goods and services and participants in the broader economic, political and social ecosystem. This guidance, published jointly by UN Women and UNEP FI, equips banks with guidance on prioritizing gender equality in the workplace, marketplace and community. Based on the Women’s Empowerment Principles and the Principles for Responsible Banking, the guidance includes a holistic framework for action, indicators to…

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This white paper lays out the WEPs reporting framework as it stands today, which aims to assist WEPs signatories in systematically assessing and maximizing their impact, identify areas for improvement, and communicate their commitments transparently to stakeholders. It discusses the value of consistent reporting in driving accountability, fostering trust, and aligning with global expectations for corporate responsibility. It also provides a preliminary mapping of the current state of play when it comes to global metrics and reporting on women’s empowerment, recognizing the key gaps that…