FEDEX Express president for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region Kawal Preet recently signed the CEO statement of support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) – Equality Means Business.
Established by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and the United Nations Global Compact, the WEPs comprise a set of seven actions that companies choose to adopt to advance gender equality and empower women in the workplace and community.
This is in light of the reality that across the AMEA region, women are underrepresented in the establishment and growth of small business and cross-border trade.
In fact, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new barriers to building inclusive and prosperous economies and societies.
Recognising that companies play a major role in improving gender balance in the workplace, Preet said: “Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is part of who we are and what we do.
“DEI is an integral part of our culture and a vital business priority to deliver a better future for all team members, customers and communities.
“Endorsing the WEPs is another important step towards building an engaged and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to participate and succeed.” – Oct 28, 2021
