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Gender Rights

Gender rights refer to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of all people, regardless of gender identity, particularly affecting women, transgender and non-binary people. This includes access to resources, opportunities, and protections without discrimination. Despite progress in areas such as education and legal reforms, challenges persist, including discriminatory laws, social norms, and underrepresentation in leadership positions. Advancing gender equality is essential for sustainable development and the realisation of human rights.

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Advancing gender equality through gender lens investing

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16 November 2023
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Women in business leadership boost ESG performance: Existing body of evidence makes compelling case

International Finance Corporation
Increase in women's representation in business leadership positions intensifies environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. 70 peer-reviewed papers published from 2008 to 2017 proportionally associate higher diversity with better firm performance. The compendium of available material evolves into a pressing case for more women in boards and other leadership roles.
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26 February 2020

The case for care: Catalysing investments into the care economy in South and Southeast Asia

UN Women: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
This report provides insights for investors to catalyse investments in the emerging 'care economy' in South and Southeast Asia. The report identifies key gaps, challenges, and opportunities for individuals and institutions seeking to invest in childcare, eldercare, and other care-related services.
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10 October 2023

Women decision makers: How can more capital reach women decision makers in emerging markets?

Value For Women
This report explores the barriers preventing women fund managers from receiving capital, particularly local, diverse women. The report outlines recommendations and tools for investors to better support women decision makers.
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26 July 2023

Innovation: How does innovation drive change for gender inclusion in business, finance and investment?

Value For Women
This report examines how innovation is driving change for gender inclusion in business, finance and investment. Drawing from over 100 expert interviews and case studies, the report identifies a range of innovations that are making finance more inclusive for women and concludes with the most powerful actions for driving gender equality.
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26 July 2023

A roadmap for private investors: Investing to address gender-based violence

Criterion Institute
This is a guide for private investors to use their capital to address gender-based violence. It outlines strategies to make a difference using finance, offering tangible steps and guidance for decision making. Its goal is to challenge the status quo and foster innovation toward ending gender-based violence.
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13 October 2021

Seeing through the green: A guide to greenwashing risks for asset managers

Sustainalytics
This report is an in-depth analysis of the risks and pitfalls of greenwashing in sustainable investments. It provides an overview of the current regulatory landscape, common greenwashing practices, and best practices for addressing them.
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31 August 2023

Gender bonds: A toolkit for the design and issuance of gender bonds in Africa

Parallelle Finance
This toolkit was prepared to design and issue gender bonds in Africa. It provides recommendations for issuers and investors on the issuance and monitoring of gender bonds with a focus on transparency and reporting.
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17 February 2024

Field guide to impact investing: For Australian charitable trusts and foundations

Impact Investing Hub
This is a comprehensive resource to help organisations make sustainable impact investing decisions. Covering everything from impact measurement to legal structuring, this guide contains expert insights and is designed to be an essential tool for the industry.
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4 October 2023

Women's empowerment principles: Global trends report 2018

United Nations Global Compact
This report provides an analysis of data submitted by businesses using the Women's Empowerment Principles Tool, which measures companies' commitments to gender equality. Results indicate that while companies are making efforts to advance gender equality in their leadership and workplace, improvement is still needed in marketplace and community categories.
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13 March 2018

The global risks report 2020

World Economic Forum
This report explores the most pressing economic, environmental, technological, and public health challenges facing stakeholders amid an unstable global landscape. It proposes stakeholders should act quickly to address these challenges, in partnership with others, to mitigate risks and shape a more sustainable future.
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13 January 2020

The role of women on boards in corporate environmental strategy and financial performance: A global outlook

This paper examines the relationship between board gender diversity and environmental strategy and financial performance of firms. Empirical findings indicate that women on boards promote proactive environmental strategies leading to a sustained competitive advantage in both short-term and long-term financial performance.
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3 April 2020

Sustainable corporate governance and non-financial disclosure in Europe: Does the gender diversity matter?

This study explores the link between boardroom gender diversity and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosure in European listed firms. The results show that having women directors improves ESG practices, potentially enhancing sustainable value creation for firms. The study recommends policy actions promoting gender equality in decision-making roles to further enhance corporate transparency and accountability.
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28 June 2021

Increasing female participation on boards: Effects on sustainability reporting

This study explores the relationship between board gender diversity and sustainability reporting using data from 2,116 banks over a ten-year period. Results indicate that having 22–50% female board members positively affects ESG disclosure, but beyond 50%, negative effects appear. It suggests that banks should mandate quotas to promote sustainable disclosure.
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18 June 2020

UN Environment Programme's adaptation gap report series

United Nations Environment Programme
The Adaptation Gap Report series provides yearly updates on global progress in climate change adaptation. It assesses the status of adaptation planning, implementation, and finance, highlighting the increasing gap between the need for adaptation and the actions taken.
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Parallelle Finance

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Explore Parallelle Finance's expertise in ESG investing, with a focus on gender lens investing. Gain insights from their detailed quarterly reports on women in the global economy. Benefit from their analysis tool for scoring investments with a gender equality lens, complemented by consulting and training sessions for impactful diversity-centered investing.
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ImpactAssets

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
ImpactAssets is a non-profit financial services firm that aims to catalyse capital for a sustainable future. Through innovative investment strategies, they connect investors with opportunities to create positive social and environmental impact.
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