I, Roberto Azevêdo, support the GGC Panel Parity Pledge.
As the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), I commit to also undertake the following:
- Organize and facilitate career development training activities and programs on women and gender issues, particularly:
- Organize a women leadership development programme which addresses confidence-building and interviewing skills; and
- Facilitate a staff training program on gender sensitivity.
- Launch an internal mentoring program for women staff.
- Work to further incorporate gender dimensions into trade related issues.
- Provide an annual report to Member States on gender and diversity in the WTO Secretariat.
