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รางวัล UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs:
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เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นที่จะประกาศรายชื่อผู้ได้รับรางวัล UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards ครั้งแรก!
ขอแสดงความยินดีอย่างยิ่งกับผู้ชนะทุกคนที่มุ่งมั่นที่จะก้าวไปสู่ความเท่าเทียมทางเพศและการเสริมสร้างพลังทางเศรษฐกิจของผู้หญิง แชมป์ทางเพศจากประเทศภาคส่วนและสาขาต่างๆเหล่านี้ได้รับการยอมรับตามลำดับสำหรับความมุ่งมั่นในการเป็นผู้นำที่โดดเด่นความเป็นผู้นำเยาวชนสถานที่ทำงานที่ครอบคลุมทั้งเพศตลาดที่ตอบสนองต่อเพศความผูกพันของชุมชนและอุตสาหกรรมและการดำเนินการของ COVID-19
Winners
CP Axtra Public Company Limited
CP Axtra Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest wholesale and retail business, has championed well-being, diversity, and inclusion for over 30 years. The company continuously monitors and analyzes gender data, ensuring transparent reporting to management, stakeholders, and the public. This approach supports gap analysis, action planning, and budgeting to achieve its commitment to gender equality. In 2024, CP Axtra introduced additional paternity leave, reduced daily working hours by one hour for better work-life balance, and began exploring childcare support to address female employee retention post-maternity leave. The company also aims to enhance supplier compliance with human rights and non-discrimination policies from 83% to 100% by 2025. These efforts align with CP Axtra’s core values of promoting health, love, joy, and overall well-being, empowering employees to excel and deliver the best solutions for customers while supporting sustainable growth across its supply chain and community.
Nat Young and Amber Jones
Nat Young and Amber Jones, Co-Founders of PEERS
Nat Young came up with the idea of PEERS during a university competition aimed at improving equity in healthcare. Together with Amber Jones they found an innovative healthcare platform that helps LGBTQ+ community access safe and equitable healthcare in New Zealand. The PEERS website enables users to find, and book accredited and empathetic practitioners. To date, there are 101 healthcare practitioners in Ponsonby available from 16 specialties listed. To grow this network, the co-founders engage in partnerships with community groups and non-profits like The Burnett Foundation, Qtopia and Rainbow Youth. Nat and Amber are committed to transforming healthcare in Aotearoa, prioritizing safety and accessibility for gender-diverse individuals and women. Looking ahead, they plan to expand PEERS by offering healthcare professionals resources for education, accreditation, and data to improve their practices.
Thiri Aung
Thiri Aung, CEO of Women Transforming Myanmar (WTM)
Thiri Aung founded Women Transforming Myanmar (WTM) in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, to empower women entrepreneurs and promote gender equality. WTM provides leadership training, business development services, and mentorship, creating a supportive community for women to access essential business tools and create job opportunities. Leveraging her extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Thiri personally led training sessions and mentorship programs while building strategic partnerships with organizations like UN Women, UNDP, and ActionAid Myanmar to enhance WTM's impact.
Under Thiri Aung’s leadership, WTM has grown into a robust network of over 5,000 women entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, including food production, textiles, education, mental healthcare, and environmental consulting. Many members have successfully launched and sustained businesses, contributing to local economies and creating jobs. Despite challenging political and humanitarian contexts, WTM has become a transformative platform for economic empowerment and gender equality in Myanmar.
Kinara Capital
The HerVikas Loan Program by Kinara Capital was launched in 2020 to address the significant barriers women entrepreneurs in India face when accessing formal credit. Despite women making up 20% of MSMEs, they account for 40% of the $400 billion credit gap in the sector. Traditional lending methods often require collateral, which most women lack, and are also plagued by gender bias. HerVikas offers collateral-free business loans, leveraging AI/ML-driven credit assessments based on business health, cash flow, and other non-gendered metrics. This approach eliminates biases and ensures quick, accessible funding for women entrepreneurs. The program has disbursed over INR 700 crores to 5,800 women MSMEs across 100+ cities, supporting job creation, business growth, and financial inclusion. It has also increased the net income and salaries of women entrepreneurs. With additional funding and strategic partnerships, HerVikas plans to further expand its reach, empowering even more women in India’s MSME sector.
Hansoll Textile, Ltd.
In 2022, Hansoll Textile launched the Women Inspired Supported Empowered (W.I.S.E.) program across 13 factories in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nicaragua, and Guatemala to empower female workers and inspire personal growth beyond the workplace. Integrated into DEI policy and roadmap, the W.I.S.E. program provides guidelines for requirements and procedure for their factories. Partnerships are central to the initiative, bringing together factories, banks, hospitals, and local organizations to deliver financial education, health training, and legal support, including resources for reporting and addressing gender-based violence. Since its inception, the W.I.S.E. program has reached over 5,518 female workers, advancing their confidence and skills. The notable results include improved financial inclusion and increases awareness of domestic and sexual violence and women health.
Zomato Ltd
Zomato’s Project Arya empowers women in India’s gig economy by addressing barriers in last-mile delivery roles, including gender biases, socio-economic hurdles, and digital literacy. The initiative has already engaged 2,500 women and aims to train 5,000 more over the next two years. Project Arya provides training in driving, digital literacy, and vehicle operation, alongside safety protocols, health benefits, and tailored uniforms, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. By “de-genderizing” delivery work, it creates equal opportunities in a male-dominated sector. The project’s success is evident, with 55% of female delivery partners in key regions completing over 18,900 orders in March 2024 alone. These women contribute to their families’ economic stability while gaining mobility and independence. With plans for nationwide expansion, Project Arya is driving women’s empowerment and promoting gender inclusivity in the gig economy.
Mr. Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan
Mr. Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, championed transformative DEI initiatives under the People First strategy, prioritizing female talent development. Under his guidance, programs like "Naya Aghaaz" for returning female professionals and "Parvaaz" for female sales trainees, have increased women workforce participation by 2% in a year. Additionally, “EmpowHer” initiatives have developed women’s leadership capacities across different levels. Beyond operations, Khurrum Ashfaque has built impactful partnerships with Ministry of Information Technology, the Champions of Change Coalition Pakistan, and GSMA, creating a national network of female leaders from various organizations. Khurrum Ashfaque ensured the execution of such DEI policies as pay equity, flexible working conditions, and increased allowances for daycare. As a result, Telenor Pakistan achieved an industry-leading pay parity rate of 95%. These policies contributed to a reduction in female turnover, indicating improved retention and job satisfaction among female employees.
L'Oréal (Thailand) Limited
For years, L’Oréal Group has strived to combine economic performance with positive social and environmental impact. The Inclusive Sourcing program is key to this ambition, opening the Group’s tenders to companies employing individuals facing social and economic vulnerability, providing lasting work and income opportunities. The program also supports SMEs and women-owned companies, traditionally excluded from large multinational tenders. Launched in Thailand in 2015 with 11 beneficiaries, the program now supports 234, primarily older individuals and people with disabilities. L’Oréal Thailand actively collaborates with partners to amplify impact.
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PwC Malaysia
PwC’s purpose is to build trust and solve important problems. It also shapes their people’s approach - to create meaningful experiences through diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, development, and total rewards. PwC's ‘Inclusion First’ approach combines systems and behaviors through leadership commitment, accountability, and transparency, and embedding I&D in PWC systems. By setting diversity targets as part of their leadership KPIs and inclusive programs like the career comeback initiative, PwC in Malaysia has built a strong pipeline of female leaders with 43% of their partners being female in 2024. PwC also actively looks beyond just gender by raising awareness on PWDs and incorporating support for PWD employees in their workforce.
PT Schneider Indonesia
Schneider Electric Indonesia launched the Women Electrician Bootcamp to empower women in the traditionally male-dominated electrical industry, where female electricians represent less than 3% globally. The bootcamp provides aspiring electricians with a supportive environment through a week-long series of training sessions led by industry experts, covering essential skills, safety protocols, and advanced technologies. Participants engage in real-world applications through site visits and mentorship, fostering confidence and competence. Attracting a diverse group of 15 participants, including students and professionals, the bootcamp enhances technical skills while building a strong community. Graduates are now entering the electrical industry with renewed confidence, contributing to a more inclusive future and showcasing Schneider Electric’s commitment to diversity and empowerment in technical fields.
Ireen Catane
Country President of Schneider Electric Philippine
Ireen Catane, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines since 2022, is the first woman and first local to hold this role. With extensive leadership experience in the technology and electronics industry, she drives diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ireen champions initiatives like the Global Pay Equity program and launched the Women with Impact Mentoring Session, empowering female employees to advance their careers through direct mentorship. Under her leadership, the company has exceeded its global targets for female representation, with women comprising 49% of leaders and 45% of employees. Beyond Schneider, she is an active member of the Filipina CEO Circle, where she mentors and inspires future female leaders. In less than three years, Ireen has fostered a workplace culture that values respect, empowerment, and inclusivity, influencing recruitment, talent development, and overall organizational practices.
Cyntax Health Projects PVT LTD
Cyntax Health’s Fempure initiative addresses period poverty by promoting menstrual health and hygiene across urban and rural Pakistan. The company has invested in R&D to mobilize the local industry to produce affordable, high-quality and biodegradable menstrual products. Over 50,000 units have been distributed, benefiting more than 50,000 women and girls. Fempure has educated 2,000 participants on menstrual health management through sessions in schools, universities, and community centres and launched a mobile app that provides accurate information, particularly for single fathers supporting daughters. The company collaborates with CSOs to ensure product distribution in underprivileged and disaster-hit areas and partners with the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce to improve access through women-led SMEs. Advocating menstrual health as a public issue, Cyntax Health Projects has successfully lobbied for discussions on removing the tampon and sales tax on menstrual products together with UNICEF Pakistan.
Shui on Land
Shui on Land champions transparency and reporting in its commitment to diversity and inclusion, embedded within its "CARE" pillar of the 5C sustainability strategy. The company has set 2030 targets to maintain gender pay equity and benchmarks its progress against global frameworks like the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, where it has been recognized for two consecutive years. Dedicated to governance and Board diversity, Shui on Land has achieved 36.3% female representation on its Board. The company fosters an inclusive workplace by implementing accessible office standards, offering annual unconscious bias training, and linking executive compensation to diversity and inclusion KPIs. Notably, 53% of promotions in 2023 were awarded to female employees, with women comprising 23% of IT and engineering roles. Shui on Land’s holistic approach demonstrates its commitment to advancing gender equality at all organizational levels.
Pinkcollar Employment Agency
Pinkcollar is a women-led recruitment agency in Malaysia, dedicated to placing migrant domestic workers in ethical, safe jobs. We create fair employment pathways by eliminating placement fees for migrant workers, offering strong worker support, and ensuring employers have well-matched, well-prepared workers. PinkCollar was awarded the Gender-Responsive Marketplace Award for their ethical recruitment model that has benefited over 500 women migrant domestic workers, ensuring fair treatment and a zero debt bondage. From fair sourcing and vetting processes to Post-Placement Support with a 24/7 emergency helpline, PinkCollar collaborates with accredited organizations at each step to transform the domestic employment agency industry. Their efforts to professionalize domestic work and advocate for safe workplaces sets a new benchmark for ethical recruitment in Southeast Asia.
Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam JSC (BIDV)
BIDV introduced the SMEasy Digital Platform, offering comprehensive financial and non-financial solutions tailored to support women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs). As of June 2024, the platform has attracted over 140,000 users, including WSMEs, providing them with free, anytime-anywhere access to resources for business growth, financial management, mergers and acquisitions, and expansion opportunities. A standout feature, the "SME Diagnosis" toolkit, supports businesses in assessing corporate culture maturity, enhancing workplace communication, and improving leadership skills. Through this innovative platform, BIDV empowers women entrepreneurs to thrive and expand their ventures.
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