Unveiling metrics for evaluating workplace policies on women's sexual health, the United Nations Population Fund said that measures such as financing contraception, preventing harassment and offering free sanitary products should become stated corporate targets
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The United Nations on Thursday called on companies to set targets to improve the sexual and reproductive health of women employees, saying it could help increase productivity and reduce departures.
Unveiling metrics for evaluating workplace policies on women's sexual health, the United Nations Population Fund said that measures such as financing contraception, preventing harassment and offering free sanitary products should become stated corporate targets.
"Women represent nearly 40 percent of the global workforce. Yet, the average workplace was not built with a woman in mind," said UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem.