ISLAMABAD – Members of Pakistan’s Male Champions of Change (MCC) gathered for a quarterly meeting organized by Syngenta Pakistan where they shared best practices on ongoing topics for gender equality, in addition to the Empowerment and Gender Equality Goals to empower women in organizations and communities. make new commitments to
Private sector leaders gathered in a collaborative meeting on the theme of “Building Buy-in for Gender Equality”, sharing best practices and actionable actions from all members, and identifying ways to internalize the “Diverse Coalition Champions” strategy in their organizations. conducted to cross-pollinate and share knowledge.
At the meeting, Syngenta Pakistan demonstrated its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) by sharing details of initiatives such as Women in Sales: a first-of-its-kind manufacturing program designed to transform and unlock ideas; opportunities for women in areas previously dominated by men. This female worker works in the fields and works as a farmer.
Speaking at the meeting, Zeeshan Hasib Baig (Country GM, Syngenta Pakistan) said, “At Syngenta Pakistan, we understand the importance of taking bold steps to disrupt the status quo and encourage greater representation of women in the workforce and in leadership roles. It is one of the key tools to ensure a healthy society and a successful organization. MCC offers a unique platform in this field, where industry leaders from various industries come together to share a common understanding of a diverse and inclusive business environment.”
Fiza Farhan, Convenor of Pakistan Men’s Dress Champion, added; “I am happy to see the momentum of MCC Pakistan moving forward, led by our members, with collective commitment and action for gender equality. Each meeting shares knowledge and best practices to accelerate action for women’s empowerment, empowering all members to accelerate bold and disruptive action in the organization and their community. The needle is finally moving!”
The Men for Change Coalition is committed to creating a just, diverse and inclusive world made up of strong and capable women in every sector, with a strategic focus on promoting women in leadership and executive positions. Members meet quarterly to set goals and share learnings. This bold initiative represents an important step in fostering a culture of equality and empowerment in corporate Pakistan, a model for meaningful progress in gender equality and inclusion.
