Issues
Numerous studies show that the greater the role accorded to women, the more society tends towards increased, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Yet the fact remains: all too often, women are disproportionately affected by discrimination, insecurity, violence, exploitation and an unbalanced domestic burden. Only a minority hold positions of responsibility, have access to political leadership or even economic independence. In response to these challenges, UN Women France is committed, in support of UN Women, to fighting for the rights of women and girls throughout the world.
Actions
Since 2013, UN Women France has been providing support in France to UN Women, the United Nations agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women.
UN Women France supports the programmes run by UN Women to ensure that women, particularly the poorest, are able to obtain decent jobs that will enable them to be independent and have a say in society. Carried out in partnership with local organisations, these programmes are aimed primarily at the most marginalised, low-skilled women, who often come from rural areas or are immigrants. The aim is to give these women access to better incomes and economic resources, and to secure their situation to protect them from violence.
Mirova Foundation supports UN Women France by being the first sponsor to contribute to the development of the operational team of UN Women France through the recruitment of two employee positions in order to implement the structure’s actions.
Our support also contributes to supporting actions dedicated to outreach and awareness through events that mobilize and raise awareness around gender equality. UN Women France carries out awareness campaigns, advocacy actions and fundraising for the general public while developing a sponsorship offer to businesses. In 2020, for example, it launched the Génération Égalité Voices festival, which encourages a wide range of actors to get involved and propose ambitious projects supporting gender equality. In 2024, UN Women France committed to promoting women’s sport with the Sparks #SheShines campaign, initiated during the Olympic and Paralympic Games by highlighting gender issues in the world of sports so that it is more inclusive and egalitarian.
UN Women France has also strengthened its actions on WEPs – the Women’s Empowerment Principles, an international framework supported by UN Women and the United Nations Global Compact, made up of seven guidelines to promote gender equality and the atomization of women in the professional world.
Key figures
Our support
- Multi-year partnership over 3 years
- Financial support (structural costs, campaigns and field project) – Grand Sponsor of UN Women France
- Extra-financial support for the search for new sponsors
- Skills sponsorship with employees of Mirova’s Women Leaders and Diversity fund