Gender Equality in the Supply Chain

03/13/23 • 40 min

An overview of recent news related to business and human rights is followed by a deep dive into gender equality in the supply chain, in honor of International Women's Day. Join Rachelle to discuss why gender equality matters for business and how companies can use gender-disaggregated data to improve outcomes for female workers, their families, and communities.

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