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SUMMARY:AVPN – Myanmar Social Impact Forum 2018
DESCRIPTION:On 27th February\, 2018\, we – Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE) – participated as a panel discussion at AVPN (Asian Venture Philanthropy Network) Social Impact Forum at Yangon. Alongside with our alliance; IFC – International Finance Cooperation and IW – Investing in Women; the session discussed about the concept of workplace gender equality not as a ‘nice to have’ or CSR initiative\, but as a business and economic imperative as well as explored regarding bias\, stereotypes\, and attitudes upon the status quo of Myanmar and ideas for pushing workplace gender equality forward. \n \nFurthermore\, the panel discussed the way leading businesses around the world are doing through global standards and certification systems such as EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality). Moreover\, the panellist were discussed about gender equality aspects in Myanmar and why it is important to everyone’s business and business coalition as well as empirical steps which companies need to address on workplace gender equality. \n 
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/avpn-myanmar-social-impact-forum-2018/
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SUMMARY:Six Leading Myanmar Businesses Invite Collaboration on Gender Equality on Inernational Women’s Day
DESCRIPTION:From L to R; Ms. Kathy\,Mulville (Investing In Women)\, Ms. Aye Mon Thu (Shwe Taung Group)\, Ms\, May Zon (Parami Group)\, Ms. Zarchi Tin (First Myanmar Investment Group)\, Ambassador Nicolas Coppel\, Ms. Khin Ma Ma ( AYA Bank) and Mr. Devanandan Batumala ( KBZ Group) [Yangon\, Myanmar\, 8 March 2018] — On International Women’s Day\, six leading Myanmar companies came together to affirm their commitment to achieving equality in their workplaces.\nFMI\, City Mart\, KBZ Group\, Parami Energy\, Aya Bank and Shwe Taung Group have formed a new coalition to push for women’s empowerment in the workplace\, saying women’s equal economic participation is key to Myanmar’s economy.\nAs a way of acknowledging International Women’s Day on 8th March\, the Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE)\, in conjunction with the Australia-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce\, hosted a cocktail evening which shone the spotlight on workplace gender equality.\nThe inaugural Chairwomen of the Coalition is Daw Zarchi Tin\, Non- Executive Director of Yoma Bank\, Director of Strategic Development at First Myanmar Investment Co.\, Ltd\, and a mentor for Myanmar Women’s Mentoring Network.\nDaw Zarchi Tin said “Although it could be said that I have enough on my plate\, when presented with the opportunity to be involved in this initiative\, I accepted because I really believe the issue of gender equality affects all of us – and that business\, along with government and civil society\, has a key role to play in reducing inequalities\, tackling poverty\, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.\n“With good champions\, business leaders with passion\, the sharing of best practices and working in partnership with government\, civil society and many others\, I know we will gather momentum and make an impact”.\nThe Coalition is being formed with the support of the Australian Government’s Investing in Women initiative. Australia’s Ambassador to Myanmar\, His Excellency Mr. Nicholas Coppel\, attended BCGE’s International Women’s Day event.\n“The Australian government has been very supportive of this initiative. The Coalition very much appreciates that\, and we look forward to a strong collaboration moving forward\,” Daw Zarchi Tin said.\n“Forming the Business Coalition for Gender Equality is only the first step\,” she said. “We look forward to many more dynamic\, forward thinking businesses joining the business coalition and working alongside us to advance gender equality in Myanmar”.
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/six-leading-myanmar-businesses-invite-collaboration-on-gender-equality-on-inernational-womens-day/
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SUMMARY:Ring the Bell for Gender Equality – 9TH March 2018
DESCRIPTION:On 9th March 2018 – together with the leading business women\, we – BCGE – represented as a panellist at “Ring the bell” event hosted by Yangon Stock Exchange to support the gender equality in the working environment. The panel was discussed about the existence of women business leaders in Myanmar\, how their decision making added value to the corporate businesses as well as their vision of attaining gender equality. \n \nAdditionally\, overview circumstances of Myanmar related to women in corporate leadership regardless of any empirical studies in general as well as in Myanmar even in general studies of gender are plentiful. Also\, in family owned companies\, daughters have more opportunities to take a position either if that is the exception rather than the rule as family-owned businesses are those where more gender diversity are observed. Eventually\, regarding the cultural bias against women taking leadership role in the workplace and availability of a pool of female talent\, and make sure that pool is visible and is tapped.
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/ring-the-bell-for-gender-equality-9th-march-2018/
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Previous Activities & Events
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