SAWI's Four-Year Journey to Crafting the MENA Women's Inclusion Indices

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SAWI's Four-Year Journey to Crafting the MENA Women's Inclusion Indices

The SAWI (Support and Accelerate Women's Inclusion) Project is proud to announce its upcoming event, a significant milestone in assessing and advancing inclusive human resource policies and practices in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Following the 2021 original INDEX release, SAWI will unveil the key findings relating to women's inclusion in workplaces across the MENA. This marks the culmination of four years of rigorous research and co-creation, capturing the progress and challenges in the Recruitment, Retention, and Promotion (RRP) of women in the formal economies of the region.

At the core of this event are the findings from the KIP Index and the Lived Experience Index – offering a comprehensive look into employer policies and women's workplace experiences in the MENA region. SAWI, alongside local partners, have undertaken a vast data collection process, involving over 3000 employer surveys and nearly 1000 structured interviews with working women. Taken together, the two indices have provided a unique sector-based picture of women's workplace experiences and women-inclusive HR structures in the MENA.

The event will spotlight the perspectives of both women and employers in the MENA region, including Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Kuwait, and covering four sectors: Higher Education, Healthcare, Banking, and STEM. This interdisciplinary, multi-country, multi-sector, multi-lingual, and multi-generational project aims to present a nuanced picture of the current workplace realities.

Join us at this upcoming SAWI event where we'll unveil eye-opening insights from the indices! This isn't just about statistics – it's a movement. We'll be diving into the latest trends and groundbreaking strategies that are shaping the future of women's roles in the MENA region. But it doesn't end there. We'll wrap up with a powerful call to action, challenging each of us to adopt more inclusive HR practices. Be a part of the change that transforms how women are recruited, retained, and promoted in the region. Your presence could make all the difference!

This is an opportunity to work collectively towards identifying existing policy gaps and taking actionable recommendations towards inclusion, offering a roadmap for organizations and policymakers to foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces.

OBJECTIVES

PROGRAMS DETAILS

Format: Virtual Zoom event.
Language: English with simultaneous interpretation to Arabic and French.
Livestreamed: SAWI's YouTube channel.

The sessions will include interactive presentations and Sector-based breakout sessions, poll questions, and a Q&A session at the end.

ATTENDANCE-CERTIFICATE

Participants who attend both days will receive a certificate of attendance.

AGENDA

Click here to check the events's program.

WATCH THE EVENTS

Watch the KIP Index event

Watch the Lived Experience Index event

SPEAKERS

KIP Index Event

Dr. Charlotte Karam Primary Investigator, SAWI project Professor and Ian Telfer Professorship in Inclusive Human Resource Systems Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Adjunct Professor, American University of Beirut (AUB)	Dr. Lina Daouk-Öyry Co-Primary Investigator, SAWI project Associate Professor of Organizational Psychology, BI Norwegian Business School Adjunct professor at the American University of Beirut
Dr. Rita Stephan Senior Advisor Office of Management Strategy and Solutions US Dept of State	Dr. Carmen Geha Co-Primary Investigator, SAWI project Senior Researcher in Migration and Gender, Pompeu Fabra University Founder and Managing Director, Soltara Consulting

Lived Experience Event

Dr. Charlotte Karam Investigator, SAWI project Professor and Ian Telfer Professorship in Inclusive Human Resource Systems Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Adjunct Professor, American University of Beirut (AUB)	Dr. Fida Afiouni Co-Primary Investigator, SAWI project Associate Professor of HRM, Suliman S. Olayan School of Business Associate Provost, American University of Beirut
Dr. Yasmeen Makarem Co-Primary Investigator, SAWI project Assistant Professor, Human Resource Development, Suliman S. Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut	Dr. Lynn Monzer Associate Director, Atlantic Council Gender Equality and Global Impact Professional Global Fellow at The Wilson Center \| MEPC 40 under 40 Washington, DC
Dr. Carmen Geha Co-Primary Investigator, SAWI project Senior Researcher in Migration and Gender, Pompeu Fabra University Founder and Managing Director, Soltara Consulting