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Blogs About Women & Sustainability

We found 26 Blog entries on this topic; most recently published at the top.

Notes from the Field: Lessons from HERfinance’s First Training

Meghna Talwar, Consultant, BSR

BSR's HERfinance—a financial literacy and inclusion program launched in late 2012—held its first-ever training for peer educators at a factory in India. Our consultant was on-site and reported back on what she learned from the session. Read more →

Posted: June 19, 2013 | Topics: Community Engagement & Development, Economic Development, Financial Services, Women & Sustainability

Are Consumers Done with Fast Fashion?

Elisa Niemtzow, Associate Director, Consumer Products

Both data and recent citizen activism suggest that consumers may finally recognize their role in sustainable fashion—and may be willing to pay the price for it. Read more →

Posted: June 4, 2013 | Topics: Consumer Products, Labor Rights, Sustainable Consumption, Women & Sustainability

Lessons from Rana Plaza: Shocked, But Not Surprised

Aron Cramer, President and CEO

When now-President and CEO Aron Cramer arrived at BSR in 1995, the situation faced by workers in Bangladesh’s apparel industry was much the same as it is today. It’s time for systemic change. Read more →

Posted: May 28, 2013 | Topics: Collaboration, Consumer Products, Human Rights, Labor Rights, Supply Chain, Women & Sustainability

Women’s World Banking: What Women’s Empowerment Means to Me

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking

In a guest blog, we hear from Women's World Banking on how public-private partnerships, in-depth market research, and financial products designed for the specific needs of women can contribute to women's empowerment. Read more →

Posted: April 3, 2013 | Topics: Financial Services, Health Care, Women & Sustainability

Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council: What Women’s Empowerment Means to Me

Zelda Yanovich, Technical Officer, Networking and Knowledge Management, Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)

Breaking the silence about menstrual hygiene—a taboo in many cultures worldwide—can help empower girls and women in their homes, communities, school, and the workplace. Read more →

Posted: March 29, 2013 | Topics: Water, Women & Sustainability

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