Gender equality, responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence
Gender equality, responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence
18–22 November 2024
The course is available in English
Introduction to the course
This training course supports practitioners responsible for or with a demonstrated strong interest in policies and programmes related to responsible business conduct, human rights due diligence, gender equality and women's economic empowerment. Through a series of lectures, participatory exercises, and self-guided eLearning modules, participants will explore international guidance and frameworks in support of gender equality, learn from good practices, and explore practical tools and approaches to advance gender equality and WEE through responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence.
Who attends this course?
"This course is designed for: Representatives of government, employers' and workers' organizations responsible for or with a demonstrated strong interest in policies related to responsible business conduct and gender equality. Enterprises, both SMEs and large MNEs. CSR, RBC, business and human rights and/or sustainability professionals. Gender, diversity and inclusion specialists."
What will I be able to do?
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the normative frameworks and international guidance to support gender equality and WEE.
- Analyse international corporate social responsibility instruments and frameworks through the lens of the international labour standards.
- Recognize different yet complementary roles of governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations as well as enterprises in creating more inclusive and equitable workplaces where both women and men can thrive at all levels.
- Advise on governmental policies, strategies, and actions to promote gender equality, and WEE.
- Identify how and in which ways responsible business practices, including through human rights due diligence, can accelerate the progress of closing gender gaps in the workplace and support women’s entrepreneurship.
Why should I join?
ITCILO is part of the UN system and is the training arm of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
- ITCILO is known for its innovative learning experiences and unconventional methodologies.
- An opportunity to discuss responsible business conduct, human rights due diligence, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment with ILO officials and an international cohort.
- Engage with experts from international and regional organizations on tools and instruments to advance gender equality in business operations.
- Participants are encouraged to discuss their experiences and identify ways to apply the course topics to their work.
Partial scholarships are available for qualifying candidates.
