WEI recognizes that the issues impacting women and girls must be addressed within the broader context of human, economic, social, environmental and political agendas.
We are committed to working on these comprehensive issues with a particular focus on addressing the specific issues impacting women, girls and under-represented groups, particularly in the global south.
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled the need a multi-disciplinary approach to the response and recovery as well as for increasing resilience in the face of future pandemics and shocks.
WEI has established the Global Institute to:
We are guided by a distinguished group of advisors who bring expertise, experience, and passion to our mission. Their insights help shape our strategies, strengthen our impact and ensure that we continue to champion economic empowerment for women and girls worldwide
Women’s Entrepreneurship Policy
Trade & Investment Policy
Health of Women & Girls as an Economic Value
Media and Advocacy
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Information Technology
Women’s Economic Empowerment: Digital Opportunities
We work across key pillars
Social Cohesion, Human Capital, Libraries, and Women’s Entrepreneurship, to create opportunities, build resilience, and drive inclusive growth.
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