Appreciation to_Kyriakides Georgopoulos Law Firm, KPMG, Pfizer_the first three AmCham Greece member companies who have signed the EMPOWER HER declaration.
The EMPOWER HER declaration aims to promote the role of women in international business and trade. It will explore ways to encourage US and European companies to support women owned and operated exporters and business interests abroad.
AmCham EU, the network of AmChams in Europe and the US Department of Commerce will work together to develop strategies and implement activities under EMPOWER HER, such as:
- Establishing a partnership agreement for the initiative to advance women’s economic empowerment and gender equality in international trade;
- Exploring ways to encourage US and European companies to engage in efforts to advance a more diverse and inclusive workplace that supports women, including women-owned and operated US exporters and US business interests abroad;
- Identifying opportunities to improve the business environment for women, including access to e-commerce tools; and
- Identifying opportunities and mechanisms to increase awareness of available trade, investment, and export related services, programs, and overseas events.
