Be the Champion of Gender Equality
The Gender Champions Network (GCN), led by SAJIDA Foundation, is a dynamic platform uniting corporate leaders, non-profits, and policymakers to advance gender equality and equity in Bangladesh’s workforce.
Why It Matters
- Companies with higher gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to be profitable.
- Closing the gender gap could give the global economy a USD 7 trillion boost.
- Yet, Bangladesh ranks 99th on the Global Gender Gap Index (2024), with women earning just 10.2% of male incomes.
What GCN Offers
- Tailored Action Plans: Company-specific diagnostics and yearly strategies.
- Exclusive Resources: Technical expertise, workshops, and advisory support.
- New Funding Streams: Access to global impact investors focused on gender-lens investing.
- Annual Gender Disparity Report: Generating data and insights to influence systemic change.
Our Vision
GCN works to generate critical data, drive organisational change, and influence broader markets to ensure women’s full participation in the workforce. By joining, organizations not only strengthen their brand reputation and consumer trust but also unlock new growth potential.
Together, we can transform workplaces and economies.