"With 61% of female workers, 42% of members and 27.2% of female governance with women at the helm, Confcooperative companies contribute to female empowerment. It is not a point of arrival, but a starting point to concretely put the message launched by the UN on the occasion of International Women's Day "Investing in women: accelerating progress". A program that identifies five key areas to ensure that women are not left behind".
This is highlighted by Anna Manca, vice president of Confcooperative and president of the organization's female executives commission.
"Efforts must be multiplied to make work increasingly compatible with family commitments so that no woman has to choose between her own professional fulfillment and family welfare burdens - adds Maurizio Gardini, president of Confcooperative - even today at least 1 in 4 women leaves work to take care of a minor or an elderly person at home. It is necessary to structure new welfare networks that can support families and specifically working women."
"Investing in women is a cornerstone for building inclusive societies.
Directing welfare expenses to strengthen essential public services and social protection towards female workers - concludes Anna Manca - are certainly two key points for investing in women and promoting their growth and progress".
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