The G@W Institute

Drawing on feminist pedagogical methodologies, and through a variety of learning formats accommodating diverse styles and schedules, our Transformative Leadership courses engage participants from a range of sectors in peer learning, reflection on power dynamics, and exploration of transformative leadership for gender equality.

Below are some of our most recent courses. To read more about past courses we have offered, please visit our Gender at Work Institute online learning platform.

Please note: our courses are usually by invitation only.

Leadership for Gender Equality Learning Course

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) leadership plays a critical role in advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

Gender at Work collaborated with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, to deliver the Leadership for Gender Equality Learning Course, in consultation with UNDP Gender and Learning Teams. Held online in 2022 and 2024, this course aimed to embed feminist principles and strategic pathways into the analysis and problem-solving processes of UNDP senior leadership. The initiative empowered thirty UNDP Resident Representatives (RR) to develop action plans tailored to their leadership contexts, fostering gender equality through purpose-driven, principled practices and partnerships.

Women, Business and Human Rights

By overlooking the gender dimension in business policies and practices, business leaders jeopardize talent retention and succession planning, profitability, and reputation; they also risk legal non-compliance.

To address this gap, the United Nations Development Programme’s Business and Human Rights in Asia project, in partnership with Gender at Work, conducted a five-week course from December 2021 to February 2022.

The initiative aimed to familiarise participants with the nexus between women, business, and human rights. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and practical insights, participants critically examined topics such as businesses’ human rights responsibilities and their impact on women. They also explored strategies for achieving gender equality by 2030, engaging stakeholders from government, civil society, and business sectors.

The course equipped participants with the skills to develop gender-responsive strategies and evaluate business operations in line with international standards on gender equality.

Business & LGBTIQ+ Rights

Recognising the significant role businesses can play in combatting the marginalisation of, and discrimination against, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Gender at Work partnered with United Nations Development Programme’s Business and Human Rights in Asia project in December 2021 to deliver a two-day course aimed to enhance understanding of LGBTI rights in the world of business among members of the business community.

The initiative targeted mid-career professionals in Thailand seeking to integrate a stronger gender lens into their operations. The course combined theory with practical guidance, equipping participants with the skills and strategies needed to align their policies and practices with international standards.

Through expert speakers and regional case studies, attendees delved into the current status of LGBTIQ+ rights in the Asia and Pacific region, explored gender discrimination in business, and discussed strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion within corporate environments.