This May join the first Commonwealth Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit - a two day conference and a lot more besides. The Summit and our feature activities will be coordinated here on the WorldLabs platform where host organisations CBWN, GEN UK and Women In Innovation have established communities which connect with the global innovation ecosystem.
OWIT UK will be formally launching on Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 14:30 BST. We are excited to announce the launch of a new chapter of the Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) here in the UK.
OWIT UK: Following our launch event , we continue the conversation with a Round Table on Removing Barriers to International Trade Finance on Thursday 15 July at 13.00 hours BST.
The Organisation of Women in International Trade, UK Chapter (OWIT UK) and Women’s Economic Imperative (WEIForward) are hosting this joint working session at the WTO Public Forum 2021. The session will look at ways in which government and private enterprise can collaborate to ensure the broadest range of opportunities remain open to all women to acquire digital skills, build resilience and ensure sustainable growth in international trade following the disruptions and further inequalities in supply chains caused by the pandemic.
OWIT UK President Noreen Burroughes Cesareo of Market Accents, will join ‘#SheExports – taking your women-owned business global’ as a guest speaker to launch @UPS’s Women Exporters Programme.
The programme, open to women business owners, is set to delve into topics such as exporting, logistics and more in a series of workshops, which follows the virtual launch event on 24 May, 1-2pm BST.
Collaborative action from women business leaders to make a positive impact and deliver our united vision of a more sustainable world economy
October 20, 2021 10.00 and 15.00 BST
World Business Women's Day 2022 10.00 BST
Women and Technology
How women in business can leverage technology to make the most of its opportunities
From AI to the dark web and everything in between...tech leaders, business owners, and women from all sectors, nations, cultures, and backgrounds, take part in this dynamic global event to explore women and technology
International business ethics are essentially a global code of conduct which should be followed by businesses that trade internationally. They are a set of principles that establishes ethical standards for importers and exporters, employees and businesses. Sometimes, engaging in international business may introduce grey areas.
Join OWIT UK and OWIT Ottawa, Canada on Tuesday 28th February 2023, as they co-host an international working session on business ethics, bringing in examples and lived experiences and best practice for women traders in the UK, Canada, and internationally.
Climate change is not gender-neutral. The impact of the climate crisis disproportionately affects women, particularly those who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The crisis amplifies existing gender inequalities by increasing women’s vulnerabilities and threatening their means of subsistence. Women entrepreneurs are essential contributors to trade – and thus important agents of change. Because of their substantial knowledge of the land, indigenous women are more likely to implement green practices in their production. Thus, including them in global supply chains can address climate change by increasing sustainable trade while improving women’s economic well-being.
Still, women typically face more obstacles when setting up businesses, accessing finance, and entering global markets. The WTO and the UNPFII have previously acknowledged the importance of mainstreaming gendered trade policies for women’s economic empowerment and increasing the inclusion and diversity of women in trade. By sharing the unique experience of indigenous women, policies that reduce gender-related barriers and empower green trade can be created.
This session will adopt a bottom-up approach to look at the challenges facing indigenous women involved in sustainable trade. It will propose inclusive green policies, evidenced by the lived experience of indigenous women, that can support bringing others into sustainable global supply chains.
Join us and Natwest on November 28 for a highly informative and insightful packed afternoon, with two sessions discussing the current climate and progress on international trade, as well as a chance to interrogate the experts and find out how to access international trade resources and support.
