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Stephenson Harwood says it joined the UAE Gender Balance Council’s leadership pledge
Stephenson Harwood said it joined the UAE Gender Balance Council’s SDG 5 Pledge, a voluntary private-sector initiative on women’s leadership. The firm said Middle East managing partner Rania Tadros signed the pledge in Dubai on October 1 alongside seven other new signatories.
Key points
- The firm said the pledge targets at least 30% women in middle and senior management by 2028.Stephenson Harwood
- Stephenson Harwood said signatories commit to equal pay and fair compensation practices.Stephenson Harwood
- The firm said commitments include equitable recruitment and promotion processes.Stephenson Harwood
- Stephenson Harwood said signatories share progress data annually.Stephenson Harwood