Gender Equality Certification
A voluntary certification for companies demonstrating commitment to gender equality.
Definitions (3)
The Gender Equality Certification (Certificazione della Parità di Genere), established from January 1, 2022, is a voluntary system for companies to certify their concrete policies and measures taken to reduce gender gaps. It assesses areas such as remuneration, career opportunities, work-life balance, and maternity protection. Companies obtaining this certification are eligible for incentives like social security contribution exemptions.
Introduced by Law 162/2021, the 'Certificazione della Parità di Genere' is a voluntary system for companies to attest to their adoption of policies and measures aimed at reducing the gender gap. It evaluates six key areas, including pay equity, career opportunities, work-life balance, and governance, based on the UNI/PdR 125:2022 standard. Certified companies receive incentives such as contributory exemptions and preferential scores in public tenders.
Gender Equality Certification, as established by Rwanda RS 560:2023, is a formal accreditation granted to public, private, and non-governmental organizations that successfully demonstrate compliance with specific, measurable criteria for promoting, implementing, and ensuring accountability for gender equality within their structures, policies, and practices. This certification signifies an organization's verifiable commitment to fostering fair, inclusive, and gender-balanced workplaces, encompassing areas such as fair recruitment, leadership representation, equal pay, and gender-responsive workplace systems. It serves as a strategic tool for enhancing organizational credibility, competitiveness, and contribution to national development goals.