Veyseloglu Was Awarded The Certificate Of The Un Development Program For Supporting Gender Equality (Photo)
Date
7/17/2023 8:04:15 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Veyseloglu Group of Companies, in solidarity with the UN, has
committed to empowering women in the labor market, workplaces, and
society. Thus, the Group of Companies has joined in the UN project
"Women's Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus".
The representative of the Veyseloglu Group of Companies
participated in the training organized for the companies that
signed the Principles of Women's Empowerment in Azerbaijan with the
participation of experts from the UN Women's Organization and the
UN Development Program. In the practical training, with up to 20
representatives of private companies, discussions were held about
the principles most accepted by private companies in
Azerbaijan.
At the event, a certificate was presented to the Group of
Companies for its initiative.
"The Women's Empowerment Principles represent the greatest
support that can be demonstrated at the corporate level to achieve
gender equality, one of the key Sustainable Development Goals.
Private enterprises that adopt these principles contribute to
Agenda 2030 by developing practices that empower women," - UN
Program director of the Development Program Leyla Fathi said.
“As a Group of Companies, we stand in solidarity with the United
Nations on gender equality, and we believe that supporting women is
not only essential for their advancement but also for the benefit
of businesses, the economy, and society,” stated Jala Azizova, Head
of the PR and Communications Department at Veyseloglu Group of
Companies.
Veyseloglu Group of Companies demonstrates its commitment to
gender equality through various social initiatives, including its
support for women farmers and the "Women's Power" project
implemented by OBA Market, a subsidiary of the Group. These
initiatives aim to promote gender equality and empower women in the
workplace, labor market, and society. The Group of Companies places
special emphasis on projects that provide employment opportunities
for vulnerable populations, including women. It consistently plays
a vital role in creating new jobs for hundreds of women
annually.
Veyseloglu Group of Companies is a diversified FMCG (Fast-Moving
Consumer Goods) group involved in various supply chain sectors,
encompassing retail, distribution, logistics, and manufacturing.
Upholding the principle of sustainable development, the Group has
been honored as one of the winners in the prestigious "Best Managed
Companies" competition organized by Deloitte, a leading global
consulting company, in 2022 and 2023.
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