Empowered Women, Inclusive Economies: Catalyzing…

It will also highlight the role of inclusive trade, showcasing initiatives aiming to foster regional trade to contribute to sustainable development.

Discussions at the event will explore policies, institutional and multi-stakeholder strategies to advance SDGs 5 and 8, ensuring productive employment, decent work and equal pay for work of equal value. Expected outcomes include stronger advocacy, knowledge sharing, policy recommendations, and innovative partnerships to boost women's economic empowerment within the 2030 Agenda.

High-level opening (5 min per speaker)

• Mr. Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland
• Ms. Mayra Jiménez, Minister of Women, Dominican Republic

Key note speech

• Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

Moderated panel discussion and Q&A from the audience (panel 30 min, Q&A 15 min)

• Ambassador Thomas Schnöll, OECD Special Representative to the United Nations
• Ms. Shea Gopaul, IOE Permanent Representative to the United Nations
• Ms. Joanne Cesario, Deputy Secretary General of Kilusang Mayo Uno of the Philippines (May First Movement), ITUC
• Mr. Ishaan Shah, Founder of Stolen Dreams and Global Organizing Partner of the Women's Major Group and Co-Convener of the Young Feminist Caucus

Closing remarks by the moderator (5 min)

Moderator Ms. Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ILO Special Representative to the United Nations and Director of the ILO Office for the United Nations