METLIFE, Inc has announced that it has become the first US-based insurance company to sign the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, a series of commitments created by UN Women and the UN Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace and society.
MetLife president and CEO Michel Khalaf said: “MetLife’s support for gender equality reflects our purpose of building a more confident future for all. Empowering women is more than a core value for us – it is a key element of our business strategy. Partnering with the UN will help us strengthen our focus and take our commitment to the next level.”
The UN Women’s Empowerment Principles are:
• Principle 1: Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality
• Principle 2: Treat all women and men fairly at work – respect and support human rights and non-discrimination
• Principle 3: Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers
• Principle 4: Promote education, training and professional development for women
• Principle 5: Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women
• Principle 6: Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy
• Principle 7: Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality
Commenting on AmMetLife Insurance Bhd’s support for the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, CEO, Ramzi Toubassy said: “At AmMetLife, we are committed to advocating and promoting gender equality in the workplace. Sixty-six per cent of our employees are women and women also account for 53% of our senior management team.
“We will continue to foster an environment that is both safe and conducive for women of all backgrounds to enjoy equal opportunities to grow, lead and succeed.” — March 31, 2020, Bernama
