Seventeen Vietnamese Companies Recognized for Advancing Gender Equality in Business
The award ceremony was held within the framework of the WE RISE Together project funded by the Australian Government through the Mekong-Australian Partnership and implemented by UN Women. The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), an initiative of UN Women and the UN Global Compact, encourages businesses to adopt practices that encourage gender equality.
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| Seventeen Vietnamese entrepreneurs and companies were honored with the UN Women WEPs Awards 2024 on November 28 for their innovative initiatives and significant contributions to advancing gender equality in business, in the market, and within the community, contributing to prosperity and sustainable development in Vietnam. Award-winning entrepreneurs and businesses included Kaowsiri Purin, CEO of Crystal Martin Vietnam; Cao Thi Ngoc Dung; Chairwoman of Phu Nhuan Jewelry; Tran Thi Thu Thuy, member of the Board of Directors of VPS Securities JSC; Coca-Cola Vietnam; and Vietnam Airlines, among others. |
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