The Women’s Empowerment Principles were launched on 9 March 2010 in celebration of International Women’s Day at a day-long conference in New York for the private sector, civil society and Government to explore the application of the Principles in various contexts. In brief, the Principles are:
1. Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality;
2. Treat all women and men fairly at work – respect and support human rights and nondiscrimination;
3. Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers;
4. Promote education, training and professional development for women;
5. Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women;
6. Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy; and
7. Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality.