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SUMMARY:COVID-19 and Flexible Working Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday May 12\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Zoom Webinar \n  \nThe impact of the pandemic has revealed the need for more organizations need to embrace flexible work\, not just for crises situations\, but also to build better\, more inclusive workplaces that prioritize productivity over facetime and consider diverse staff needs. How will you manage flexible working arrangements and during this unprecedented time? \n  \nIn this webinar\, BCGE’s Head of Technical\, Nang Yin Yin Min will discuss: \n– Defining flexible working arrangements \n– Types of flexible working arrangements \n– Re-assessing and managing productivity for flexible working \n– Tips to take care of health and well-being including managing gender-based violence during flexible working arrangements \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to build a strong management plan for businesses during this crisis situation by taking consideration of health\, safety\, and gender sensitivity. \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the speaker  \n  \n \n  \nNang Yin Yin Min is a Gender and Social Inclusion Specialist and has been working for more than\neighteen years in the humanitarian sector with different government institutions and consultancy\nagencies as well as non-governmental organisations such as Care International\, the Burnet Institute and\nVNG International. Yin holds a Master Degree with Gender and Development Studies from the Asia\nInstitute of Technology in Thailand. She also participated in various regional and international programs\nrelated to feminist leadership\, women empowerment and inclusive governance in different countries.\nYin has a strong technical skill in training facilitation\, curriculum development\, policy advocacy in gender\nmainstreaming\, participatory development\, and governance strengthening and has a rich experience in\ndealing and coordination with multi-stakeholders in different projects. Yin is passionate about gender\ntransformative change in both the public and private sectors. \n  \nAt BCGE\, Yin leads and provides technical advices and services to our members. \n  \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n 
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/covid-19-and-flexible-working-arrangements/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200514T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200514T230000
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SUMMARY:Guide for Work from Home Policy & Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday May 14\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Zoom Webinar \n  \nIn the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic\, many businesses and organizations are transitioning to work from home. With lock-downs and social distancing likely to continue for months\, it will be increasingly important to ensure that people are prepared to handle this new reality. \n  \nIn this webinar\, BCGE’s Country Director Kyawt Kay Thi Win will discuss: \n– How to write a flexible working/work from home policy \n– Guidelines for managers and employees \n– Tips for working parents \n– Online meeting etiquette \n– Checklist for working from home \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to build strong policies and gain practical tools and resources on how to manage your team better. \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the speaker  \n  \n \n  \nKyawt Kay Thi Win is the Country Director of Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE)\, an\nassociation which encourages businesses and organisations in Myanmar to promote gender equality in\ntheir workplace and in their community\, including by going through EDGE Certification\, a global\nbenchmarking assessment for workplace gender equality. BCGE is supported by Investing in Women\, an\ninitiative of the Australian Government. Kyawt has more than 16 years of experience in the commercial\nand development sectors in various roles\, from Assistant Manager to Country Director in sales and\nmarketing\, real estate\, project management\, marketing and communications\, garment sector\ndevelopment\, donor-funded projects and corporate management in local\, international companies and\nagencies including PSI\, PyoePin and MGMA. Before she joined BCGE\, she was the Corporate Director of\nCardno Myanmar\, an international consulting firm where she expanded the organisation from two team\nmembers to seven hundred with twelve projects of the World Bank and ADB. She is passionate about\nwomen’s active participation in leadership position and decision making and gender equality activities in\nMyanmar\, contributing to the area throughout her career. She is one of the advisory board members of\nWomen’s Voice and Leadership Myanmar. She enjoys cooking in her spare time. She is a mother of a 7-\nyear-old\, who will always be her baby girl. \n  \n  \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Leadership for Workplace Inclusivity During a Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday May 19\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Zoom Webinar \n  \nDuring a crisis\, inclusive leadership is essential to help all the members of your team feel productive\, engaged\, and supported. How will you create a strong workplace culture and build resilience as an inclusive leader during the current situation and in the future? \n  \nIn this webinar\, BCGE’s Head of Business Development and Communications\, Khin Hnin Su\, will discuss: \n– Importance of an inclusive workplace and inclusive leadership \n– How to build an inclusive workplace \n– What does it mean to be an inclusive leader? \n– Addressing gender roles at home \n– Looking ahead: COVID 19 and Beyond \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to build better workplaces that integrate gender\, diversity\, and inclusion as part of crisis response management. \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the speaker \n  \n \n  \nKhin Hnin Su is a gender and development professional with experience in both the non-profit and private\nsectors. At BCGE\, Khin leads business development\, strategic partnerships\, and communications\, and\nalso provides technical expertise\, supports the EDGE process and provides client care. \n  \nPrior to joining BCGE\, she worked as the Program Manager for the Society for International\nDevelopment in Washington D.C. There\, she managed relations with clients from various sectors\nincluding NGOs\, private companies\, Embassies\, think tanks\, Universities\, and Government Agencies\,\norganized some of the largest Conferences within the development industry\, and oversaw the\norganization’s external communications. \n  \nKhin holds an MSc in Gender\, Policy and Inequalities from the London School of Economics and Political Science \nand a B.A. in International Relations and French and Francophone Studies from Brown University. Khin is passionate \nabout inclusive social transformation in Myanmar for those of all backgrounds and identities. \n  \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/inclusive-leadership-for-workplace-inclusivity-during-a-crisis/
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SUMMARY:LGBT+ Equality in the Workplace: A Resource for Employers
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday May 20\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Online Webinar \n  \nIn this webinar in partnership with Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) and Colors Rainbow\, you will gain an understanding of how to build better and more inclusive workplaces for the LGBTQ+ community\, with practical resources\, recommendations\, and examples.  \n  \nIn this webinar\, Colors Rainbow’s Deputy Director\, Ko Hla Myat Tun and Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business’ Director\, Vicky Bowman will discuss: \n– Why should businesses care about LGBT inclusivity\, especially during COVID-19?  \n– Understanding SOGIE (Sexual Orientation\, Gender Identity and Expression)  \n– How employers can support LGBT+ equality: the UN Standards \n– Creating a friendly and inclusive for LGBT+ individuals \n– Resources relating to LGBT diversity and inclusion \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to learn how to support LGBT+ equality in the workplace! \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the Speakers \n  \n  \n \nVicky Bowman \nVicky Bowman has been the Director of Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) since July 2013. Prior to that\, she led global mining company Rio Tinto’s policy approach to transparency\, human rights and resource nationalism/resource curse issues from 2011. She was Director of Global & Economic Issues and G8 sous-Sherpa for the United Kingdom from 2008-2011 and Head of the Southern Africa Department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK Government from 2006-2007. \n  \nVicky served as ambassador of the UK to Myanmar from 2002-2006 and as second secretary in the Embassy from 1990-1993. She has also worked in Brussels as Member of Cabinet of European Commissioner Chris Patten (1999-2002) and as press spokeswoman for the UK representation to the EU (1996-1999). \n  \nVicky has an MA in Natural Sciences (Pathology) from University of Cambridge\, is an Honorary Fellow of Pembroke College and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of University of Bradford (Division of Peace Studies and International Development). She speaks Burmese and is married to Myanmar artist Htein Lin. \n  \n  \n \nKo Hla Myat Tun \nHla Myat Tun is one of several LGBT activists that openly challenged prejudices and discriminatory practices in Myanmar\, demanding equality and acceptance of LGBTQ persons across Myanmar society. He is acting as a Deputy Director at Colors Rainbow and working together with the country’s Ministries and parliamentarians to recognize gender identities and legal reform to protect the human rights of LGBTQ people. \n  \nHe is also serving as a Co-Director at “&PROUD” which he co-founded in 2014 with the aim to create more space for the LGBTQ community through constructive conversations and engagement among the broader public. \n  \nBefore he started his LGBTQ activism\, he worked for UNFPA in Myanmar and International Center for Transitional Justice in Thailand. He is a multi-cultured professional with great knowledge on working with different ethnic minorities and vulnerable populations in different settings. \n  \nHe holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and a Bachelor of Computer Science from University of Computer Studies\, Yangon. \n  \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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SUMMARY:Disability Inclusion in Crisis Response
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday May 22\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Online Webinar \n  \nIn this webinar in partnership with Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB)\, you will gain an understanding of why disability inclusion is an important and necessary factor in crisis response management and learn about the current situation for persons with disabilities based on national and international findings.  \n  \nIn this webinar\, Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business’ Deputy Director\, Hnin Wut Yee\, Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business’ Programme Associate\, Myint Naing Kyaw and Shwe Min Tha Foundation (Myanmar)’s President\, Myat Thu Win will discuss: \n  \n– The business case for disability inclusion \n– Good practices and lessons learnt about disability inclusion in COVID-19 crisis response in the world of work \n– Employment situation during COVID-19 for persons with disabilities in Myanmar \n– Assistive technology for productivity during work from home period \n– Nationwide findings from “Myanmar Disabilities Alliance of COVID 19 Response”  \n– Personal and institutional experience of a leading disability figure and a business owner \n– Additional resources relating to disability inclusion  \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to learn how to support inclusion practice in the workplace! \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the Speakers \n  \n  \n \nHnin Wut Yee \nHnin Wut Yee joined Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) as Programme and Outreach Manager in 2013\, becoming Research and Outreach Manager in 2015 and Deputy Director (policy and research) in 2019. Prior to that\, she worked as Myanmar Programme Coordinator for the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)\, based at the British Council in Yangon. She has been involved in a base line study conducted by the Human Rights Resource Center (HRRC) on “Business and Human Rights.” Hnin has also worked on research projects such as base line study on violence\, exploitation and migration of women and children\, community participation in water management\, socially engaged Buddhism\, gender and disability rights. \n  \nHnin was a part-time research fellow of the “MK 31 Nu-Thanlwin-Salween” study project led by the Centre for Social Development Studies (CSDS)\, Faculty of Political Science\, Chulalongkorn University\, Thailand. The project supports professional development of water governance and regional development practitioners in the Nu-Thanlwin-Salween Basin and was undertaken with support from the CGIAR Water-Land-Ecosystems Project and Australian Aid. Hnin has a master’s degree in Public Policy from Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) School of Public Policy\, National University of Singapore\, MPP and a Master’s in Human Rights and Democratization (MHRD) from University of Sydney. \n  \n  \n \nMyint Naing Kyaw \nMyint Naing Kyaw joined Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB) as Programme Associate (Discrimination\, Disability\, Gender and Labour) in January 2019. He is also a part-time EC fellow at the Disabled People’s Development Organization. Prior to joining MCRB\, Myint Naing Kyaw worked as a Project Officer at the Association for Aid and Relief Japan (AAR Japan). Before working for AAR Japan\, he was with the Eden Center for Disabled Children\, working on physical and intelligent impairments\, inclusive social protection\, education and livelihood projects. \n  \nMyint Naing Kyaw has a bachelor’s degree in Physics from West Yangon University as well as a diploma in Social Work from University of Yangon\, a diploma in Information Communication Technology and a post-graduate diploma in Computer Application from University of Yangon. \n  \n  \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/disability-inclusion-in-crisis-response/
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SUMMARY:Working From Home During COVID-19 and Gender-based Violence
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday May 26\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Online Webinar \n  \nIn this webinar in partnership with Akhaya Women\, you will learn: \n– Gendered impacts of COVID-19 on women  \n– Data on increased GBV and causes \n– How to support – as employers\, as family and friends\, as a community  \n– Additional resources and support \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to learn about gender-based violence during COVID-19 and work from home. \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the Speaker \n \nShe developed an innovative model/curriculum of “Transformative Gender through Sexuality Dialogue” to tackle gender inequality issues in Myanmar.  She founded Local Women Organization called Akhaya in 2010 working to improve the rights of women by executing her self-developed model within different ethnic communities\, Government institutes\, local and international NGOs\, religious institutes and business. She is TEDx speaker in Myanmar. She launched the very first women action campaign called “whistle for help” to combat sexual harassment on the buses in Myanmar\, in 2012. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/working-from-home-during-covid-19-and-gender-based-violence/
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SUMMARY:MAINSTREAMING GENDER IN COVID-19 RESPONSE TO SAVE ECONOMIES
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday May 28\, 2020\nTime: 10 – 11 am\nLocation: Online Webinar \n  \nIn this webinar in partnership with the Gender Equality Network (GEN)\, you will understand relations between gender & economy and why gender mainstreaming is important in the time of crisis like COVID-19 pandemic and the discussion will provide easy tips for gender for gender mainstreaming into all levels of work. \n  \nIn this webinar\, Gender Equality Network’ Director\, May Sabe Phyu will discuss: \n– Why is gender needed? \n– Relations between gender & economy \n– What is gender mainstreaming? \n– How can integrate gender mainstreaming in COVID-19 response? \n– How mainstreaming gender will save/contribute to economies? \n  \nJoin us for an informative session to learn gender mainstreaming in the workplace. \n  \nThe webinar will be in Burmese\, and is free and open to the public. Register to attend below! \n  \nAbout the Speakers \n  \n  \n \nMay Sabe Phyu \nMay Sabe Phyu is the Director of the Gender Equality Network (GEN)\, a coalition of more than 100 organizations collaborating to advocate for women’s rights to end discrimination against women and ethnic and religious minorities in Myanmar. She works actively in the areas of the prevention of violence against women\, law reform and women’s engagement to bring peace. She also co-founded the Kachin Peace Network (KPN) and Kachin Women Peace Network (KWPN) to raise awareness of the human cost of conflict and to advocate for peace and reconciliation. \n  \nShe is chairing the Alliance for Gender Inclusion for Peace Process (AGIPP) for promoting women’s meaningful participation in Myanmar’s peace process. For her leadership in advocating for the full and equal rights of women\, ethnic and religious minorities in Myanmar\, May Sabe Phyu was honored with an International Women of Courage Award by the State Secretary of the United States of America in 2015 and Global Trailblazer Award in 2017 by Georgetown University’s Institute for Women\, Peace & Security. She was listed as one of the inspiring women leaders in changing Myanmar’s society by many local and international news media. \n  \nShe has been also recognized as distinguished alumni by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Alumni Association (AITAA)\, Thailand in September 2015\, where she received her first Master degreed in Gender and Development Studies. In May 2018\, she received the Josephine S. Vernon Award as an outstanding Mason Fellow who embodies the sprit and mission of the Edward S. Mason Program at Harvard Kennedy School of Government where she attained her second Master degreed in Public Administration. \n\n    Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n 
URL:https://www.mbcgea.com/event/mainstreaming-gender-in-covid-19-response-to-save-economies/
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