On 30th August, 2026, AYAT Care, an initiative of , partnered with UN Women Bangladesh to host the National Workshop on ‘ (): Knowledge Sharing and Recommendations for Effective Implementation Among Signatories.
The workshop brought together 10 WEP signatories from across Bangladesh to reflect on progress, share practical experiences, and identify actionable ways to strengthen gender equality in the workplace.
The event was inaugurated by UN Women Bangladesh’s Country Representative and Deputy Country Representative , alongside , CEO of AYAT Education and AYAT Care.
During the workshop, , , and her team guided participants through the seven Women’s Empowerment Principles and shared practical approaches for translating gender equality commitments into everyday organizational practice.
Representing , , , and his team shared the organization’s WEPs journey and how these principles have been embedded across leadership, HR policies, recruitment, employee well-being, and caregiving programs—creating a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive workplace.
Through interactive group discussions, participants assessed their own organizations’ progress on WEPs implementation and explored practical solutions to common challenges, including women’s leadership, equal access to opportunities, gender-sensitive workplace policies, recognition, and flexible work arrangements.
As shared during the session:
“Creating opportunities for women isn’t just about increasing the number of women in the workplace—it’s about making sure they can enter, stay, grow, and lead.”
We are grateful to and all participating WEP signatories for creating a space to learn from one another and strengthen the collective movement toward more inclusive, equitable, and women-friendly workplaces in Bangladesh.
