The Target Gender Equality initiative is run in collaboration with Global Compact Local Networks, with most activities led at the local level. Over the course of 9 months, companies engage in facilitated performance analysis, capacity-building workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and multi-stakeholder dialogues. All these support companies to draft ambitious targets that advance gender balance, women's leadership and equal pay for work of equal value. In addition, the programme supports companies to develop accountable action plans on how to meet their targets and have a lasting impact on gender equality at the workplace.

The programme takes a holistic approach recognizing that many barriers need to be addressed to level the playing field for all genders at the workplace. It helps companies understand the various policies, practices, and interventions needed to advance gender equality and achieve gender parity. The programme’s overall goal is to deepen companies’ implementation of the Women’s Empowerment Principles and strengthen their contribution to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5.5, which calls for women’s full participation and equal leadership opportunities, including in economic life by 2030 as well as Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8.5 which aims to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value by 2030.

The Target Gender Equality programme is structured in six modules, aiming to set up participating companies for success to confidently draft targets and action plans for gender equality. After each module, participants receive summary material with key messages and good practice examples. Taking the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool, participating in local sessions and completing on-demand videos is mandatory in order to gain the Target Gender Equality Certificate of Completion at the end of the programme. Other activities are optional but highly recommended in order to gain the most value from the Target Gender Equality experience.

After this module you should be able to explain what the gender gap and the business case for gender equality are, as well as understand current trends and gaps in your country and region. Global WEPs introductory session Global kick-off session for ‘Ambassadors’ Two on-demand e-learning videos Local welcome session Homework task Optional training task on gender gaps

After this module you should be able to understand where your current gaps and opportunities lie and identify priority areas ahead, as well as get started on gathering sex-disaggregated data. On-demand video Taking the WEPs Gender Gap Analysis Tool Regional session analyzing Tool data Local live session Optional training task building on the WEPs Tool

After this module you should be able to revise policies with a gender lens, as well as take out bias across processes, and understand which programmes can accelerate progress for gender equality. Regional policy development workshop On-demand video on the talent management cycle Local live session on programmes & initiatives Global Q&A session with workplace inclusion expert Homework task Optional training task on unconscious bias

After this module you should be able to formulate targets and goals, as well as understand how to ensure organizaton-wide buy in and unpack backlash. On-demand video on guidelines and audits Local live session on buy-in for targets Global Q&A session with equal pay expert Homework task Ambassador check-in Optional training task on male allyship

After this module you should be able to draft KPIs to track progress, as well as transparently report on progress and communicate a holistic gender equality strategy On-demand video on KPIs and reporting guidelines Local live session on action plans Global Q&A session with impact measurement expert Homework task Optional training task on inclusive language

After this module you should be able to make your targets for gender equality public, as well as leverage International Women‘s Day in a meaningful way Workshop Series: International Women’s Day Countdown Additional local and regional events Guidance for making public commitments Final survey and certificate