Businesses are key allies in ensuring access to sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services for millions of women across the world. By adopting flexible working arrangements to support women going through menopause, for example, and providing information on family planning programmes and services for survivors of violence, companies can ensure women have greater control over their sexual and reproductive health. Not only will women be healthier, but also feel safer and more empowered to make autonomous decisions in their personal and professional lives, increasing their economic and social participation globally.
Join UNFPA and partners at the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum for a high-level event celebrating the launch of a new community of champions from the private and public sector, committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health in the workplace and supply chains globally.
The event ‘Champions for Reproductive Justice in Business: Private Sector action on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights’ will be held on 21 January 2025, from 12:00 to 14:00 CET at the SDG Tent, Hotel National in Davos.
RSVP by Friday 11 January 2025.
Programme:
12:00 - 12:30: Welcome remarks and keynote address
12:30 - 13:00: Panel discussion: Business champions for women’s health and wellbeing
Confirmed speakers:
- Heike Prinz, Chief Talent Officer, Bayer
- Sahil Tesfu, Chief Strategy Officer, Essity
- Christelle Beneteau, Chief People Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Claudio Bozzo, Chief Operating Officer, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
13:00 - 13:25: Panel discussion: A multistakeholder approach towards advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights at work
Confirmed speakers:
- Mick Sheldrick, Co-founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer, Global Citizen
- Desta Lakew, Group Partnerships & External Affairs Director, Amref Health
13:25 - 13:30: Closing remarks
13:30 - 14:00: Seated lunch and networking.
