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When the next generation asks “what did you do?”, this is your answer!
Make your pledge for gender equality
Our world is failing women and girls. The backlash against gender equality is growing. At this rate, promises previously made are being deferred to the next generation.
But there is hope.
We now have dedicated violence against women experts in 999 control rooms.
Companies are required to take active steps to prevent sexual harassment in your workplaces.
You have the legal right to request flexible working.
Ethnicity pay gap reporting is coming into force for the first time.
Not so long ago, these steps seemed impossible for the UK. Now, they’re becoming reality.
Change is possible. When we act together.
Need some inspiration?
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When you’re at work…
"At work, I will..."
“I will use my voice to influence change. I’ll publicly advocate for gender equality in business, media, and policy discussions.”
“I will use my voice to mentor and uplift women in my field by offering guidance, support, and networking opportunities to help them advance.”
“I’ll use my network to push for greater representation of women in corporate leadership, encouraging boards to adopt inclusive hiring practices.”
“I will promote equal parental leave encouraging businesses and leaders to adopt equitable parental leave policies and flexible working arrangements.”
“I’ll be a visible role model for work-life balance – demonstrating and normalising flexible work and gender-equitable parenting.”
“I’ll encourage my workplace to support caregivers.”
“I will challenge the gender pay gap by encouraging open conversations about salaries and advocating for equal pay in my workplace.”
“I will call out gender bias in hiring and promotions when I see women being overlooked or underrepresented in leadership roles.”
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When you’re at home…
"At home, I will..."
“I’ll call out gender-based violence and harassment”
“I’ll engage men in the conversation and encourage male peers, colleagues, and leaders to take an active role in addressing gender inequality”
“I’ll support women-owned businesses by choosing to buy from women entrepreneurs.”
“I will normalise shared caregiving responsibilities by advocating for equal parental leave and challenging outdated gender roles at home and work.”
“I will push for better childcare support by supporting campaigns and engaging in discussions about accessible childcare for all families.”
“I will use my voice to support carers and care workers by speaking up about fair wages and better working conditions for those—mostly women—who provide essential care services.”
“I will use my voice to call out sexist jokes, harassment, and harmful behaviours."
“I will believe and support survivors of abuse by listening without judgment, sharing resources, and advocating for stronger protections against gender-based violence.”
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When your company is leading the way…
"When leading, we will..."
“We’ll work to close the gender pay gap – conducting regular pay audits, addressing disparities, and committing to transparent salary bands to ensure equal pay for equal work.”
“We’ll increase women in leadership – implementing sponsorship and mentorship programmes for women to progress into senior and board-level roles.”
“We’ll offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate diverse needs, helping women balance work with other responsibilities.”
“We’ll increase supplier diversity by sourcing from women-owned businesses and providing funding or mentorship for female founders.”
“We’ll invest in skills development – providing upskilling, reskilling, and leadership training programmes tailored to help women advance in traditionally male-dominated industries.”
“We’ll offer equal paid parental leave for all caregivers, reducing the stigma and financial burden on women who typically take more leave.”
“We’ll work to provide workplace nursery facilities, childcare vouchers, or subsidies to ease the cost of childcare, which disproportionately affects women.”
“We’ll strengthen anti-harassment policies, ensure robust reporting mechanisms, and provide regular training to prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination.”
“We’ll work with UN Women UK on bystander prevention training to make our workplace safer for everyone”