The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has released its Practical 
Guidance on Gender Inclusion and Compliance to the 2018 RSPO Principles and 
Criteria (P&C) and the 2019 Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard. Developed 
by the RSPO Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), in consultation with Fair & 
Sustainable Consulting, this Gender Guidance underscores the vital role that 
women play in the palm oil industry and the need to strengthen our commitment 
to women's rights.

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"Women make essential contributions to the palm oil sector; yet they also face 
unique risks - from unrecognised land ownership to unequal job opportunities to 
a lack of protection both physical and financial," said Prasad Vijaya Segaran 
Human Rights and Social Standards Senior Executive, RSPO. "In an industry that 
has long been male dominated, there is an urgent need to address these risks by 
integrating more gender-equal views and practices into the operations of palm 
oil producing companies which will contribute both to the wellbeing and 
livelihood of men, women and the companies which they work for."

The Gender Guidance serves as a practical guide to enhancing gender equality. 
It equips RSPO members with a manual that describes the building blocks of a 
gender-inclusive business, educational resources on gender-based constraints 
and recommendations for action. It presents case references from a wide range 
of stakeholders and practitioners, drawing on their collective years of 
experience in the sector and tackling gender-sensitive issues within the 
workforce.  

Read the full release here: 
https://www.rspo.org/news-and-events/news/rspo-strengthens-womens-role-in-sustainable-palm-oil-production


About RSPO:

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) was formed in 2004 with the 
objective of promoting the growth and use of sustainable oil palm products 
through credible global standards and engagement of stakeholders. RSPO is a 
not-for-profit, international, membership organisation that unites stakeholders 
from the different sectors of the palm oil industry including oil palm 
producers, palm oil processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, 
retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs, and 
social or developmental NGOs.

SOURCE: Roundtable On Sustainable Palm Oil

CONTACT:  For further information, kindly contact: Fay Richards, Acting Head of 
Marketing & Communications, fay.richards@rspo.org