Our Purpose

TO UPHOLD & IMPLEMENT GENDER EQUITABLE PRINCIPLES SO THAT WE ADVANCE WOMEN’S INCLUSION.

We transcend the goal of empowerment, simple support and gender balance, to encompass all aspects of women’s presence in business and society at large. Our measure of success lies within reaching an effective and global women’s inclusion and establishing equality as a right before duty.

Our Story

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

ACTIONING INCLUSION

We do not only talk about it, we make it happen. We are harnessing all the tools and powers to reach our goal.

SHIFTING PERSPECTIVE

We want to change the mindset and stereotypes that Women and pillar of society as well as economic growth.

DRIVING CHANGE

We are committed to a just cause and we believe that change can and will happen which will and the right state of mind.

CREATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We believe in the birthright of women to be given equal opportunities on all societal and business level.

CHALLENGES

Several challenges show progress on women’s inclusion in business:

  • Lack of knowledge around the economic and social value of women in the workforce.
  • Lack of resources, knowledge and capacity to create change for women.
  • Lack of resources, knowledge and capacity to create change for the private sector.
  • Lack of peer exchange among private sector entities, and a sharing of what works for inclusion.

CORE PILLARS

Irtiqa works to solve these challenges through seven core pillars which expand on the global Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs):

Why be a part of IRTIQA?

Irtiqa strives to inspire the creation and implementation of inclusive business practices by providing a platform for diverse partnerships. The aim is to encourage dialogue and collaboration toward the ultimate goal of gender equality as a fundamental for societies and of inclusive business practices by providing a platform for economies to thrive.

  • Make a global impact:Join a global movement for gender equality and women’s participation.
  • Take a lead on global goals:Champion the Sustainable Development Goals on gender equality, decent work and partnership in the economy.
  • Collaborate with other businesses:Make links to exchange practical experiences and solutions.
  • Gain know-how:Learn strategies to implement new policies and initiatives.
  • Share knowledge:Share best practices and the latest innovations.