Dialog Axiata PLC, has joined the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) as a signatory, reaffirming its dedication to advancing gender equality and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace aligned with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.
This milestone builds on Dialog’s ongoing efforts to create opportunities for women across the workplace, marketplace, and community.
Guided by the seven principles of the WEPs, the company focuses on ensuring fair treatment for all employees, respecting human rights, and promoting the health, safety, and professional development of its workforce.
The company advocates for gender equality through community initiatives, in addition to existing efforts such as empowering women in management, offering mentorship programs, and promoting women-centric products like Yeheli.
Dialog’s leadership is committed to DEI, setting clear targets and implementing initiatives to foster these values at all levels of the organisation. With policies such as anti-harassment, non-discrimination, flexible work hours, and diversity and inclusion, Dialog ensures a supportive workplace for women.
The company provides training opportunities for internal staff and external stakeholders, including SMEs, schoolchildren, university students, and customers, while publicly reporting on its progress towards gender equality.
Supun Weerasinghe, Director/Chief Executive of Dialog Axiata PLC, said, “Signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles strengthens our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.”
