Brief: Equal is greater: The role of the private sector

Gender equality is a fundamental human right essential for creating fair and inclusive societies. Despite global awareness and efforts, no country has achieved full gender equality. The private sector, from small businesses to multinational corporations, plays a crucial role in advancing gender equality through job creation, innovation, and fostering inclusive conditions. The document outlines the 12 critical areas for action of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and provides specific strategies for the private sector to address these areas, including achieving gender parity in leadership, safeguarding women and girls from violence, investing in women's skills development, closing the digital gender gap, and creating supportive workplace cultures.