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Kini pemberdayaan perempuan sudah menjadi perhatikan global sebagai langkah dalam mencapai kesetaraan gender dan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Sayangnya, di tengah perjalanan panjang sejarah, wanita masih menghadapi diskriminasi dalam berbagai sektor kehidupan, terutama di dunia industri.

Banyak sekali tantangan yang dihadapi oleh para wanita di dunia kerja, mulai dari kesenjangan gaji, kurangnya akses ke peluang pendidikan dan pelatihan hingga membuat wanita sulit untuk naik pangkat, serta norma sosial pun masih sering menghambat wanita untuk terus berkembang di dunia industri.

Kesenjangan itu bisa dilihat berdasarkan hasil Pelatihan Petugas Survei Angkatan Kerja Nasional (Sakernas Februari 2023) yang menyebutkan bahwa Tingkat Partisipasi Angkatan Kerja (TPAK) pria sebesar 83,98%, sementara TPAK wanita hanya 54,42%. Terlihat dalam data tersebut bahwa rasio keterlibatan wanita dalam ranah kerja jauh lebih kecil daripada pria.

Bahkan, dari jumlah TPAK 54,42%, persebaran tenaga kerja wanita mayoritas berada di sektor informal. Profil Perempuan Indonesia 2022, publikasi oleh Kementerian PPPA dan BPS menunjukkan jumlah pekerja wanita lebih banyak dalam sektor informal dibanding wanita pekerja formal, baik di perkotaan maupun pedesaan.

Adapun jumlahnya di perkotaan sebanyak 53,32% dan pedesaan 76,56%. Di sisi lain, kesempatan wanita untuk bekerja bisa dikatakan masih sedikit dibandingkan dengan pria, hal itu terlampir dalam laporan BPS yang sama (2022) yang menyatakan bahwa jumlah pria yang mengurus rumah tangga sebanyak 3,8 juta orang, sedangkan jumlah wanita hampir 10 kali lipat, atau 36,7 juta orang.

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Maka dari itu, dalam rangka mendukung kesetaraan gender, HerStory ingin mempersembahkan apresiasi kepada perusahaan dari berbagai sektor industri sebagai media wanita yang akuntabel melalui program penghargaan Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023 (WECA) dengan tema “HERitage of Equality”.

Perhelatan “Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023: HERitage of Equality” ini dibuat HerStory untuk memberikan apresiasi kepada perusahaan yang sudah memberdayakan para wanita. Hal itu karena pemberdayaan bukan hanya sekedar pemenuhan program gender, namun atas dasar kesetaraan, keadilan, dan keterbukaan kesempatan yang tak mengenal jenis kelamin maka dengan bangga HerStory menggelar program ini dengan harapan dapat merangkul potensi penuh para wanita dalam dunia industri dan mengubah paradigma lama menjadi realitas baru yang lebih inklusif dan adil.

Menurut CEO & Founder HerStory, Muhamad Ihsan, ada beberapa penyebab dan aspek terjadinya ketimpangan antara wanita dan pria dalam dunia industri diantaranya berkaitan dengan pandangan tradisional, agama, dan kebiasaan.

"Berbagai faktor menjadi penyebab terjadinya ketimpangan, baik disebabkan oleh pandangan tradisional, agama, kebiasaan, dan berbagai penilaian lainnya yang masih menempatkan perempuan di bawah laki-laki," ucap Muhamad Ihsan, CEO & Founder HerStory saat acara Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023 (WECA) dengan tema “HERitage of Equality”, Jumat (30/9/2023).

Maka dari itu, agar terbentuknya gender equality, Muhamad Ihsan menyebutkan bahwa ada beberapa prinsip yang menggambarkan wanita bisa sejajar dengan pria yang diantaranya adalah sifat kepemimpinan.

"Di antara lain kita harus mengadakan leadership high level di korporasi agar ada gender equality. Kemudian juga memperlakukan semua gender secara sama, menjamin kesehatan, keselamatan, dan kesejahteraan baik perempuan maupun laki-laki," ungkap Muhamad Ihsan.

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"Kemudian, adanya promosi edukasi, pelatihan, dan profesionalisme dalam pengembangan untuk wanita juga mengimplementasikan development perusahaan agar supaya supply chain dalam praktiknya melibatkan dan memperkuat perempuan," ujar Muhamad Ihsan pada kesempatan yang sama.

Selaras dengan hal itu, Menteri Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak Indonesia, I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmati, pun menyadari begitu kompleksnya masalah kesetaraan gender yang masih dihadapi wanita di Indonesia. Berkaitan dengan permasalahan tersebut, pihaknya meminta para pria dan wanita untuk sama-sama menurunkan ego agar mudah menciptakan lingkungan dengan kesetaraan gender di berbagai sektor kehidupan. Karena menurutnya, wanita yang berdaya itu bisa melindungi anak dan dapat berkontribusi untuk memajukan Indonesia

"Isu perempuan mencakup permasalahan yang kompleks multi sektoral. Oleh karena itu perjuangan kita untuk menuju kesetaraan gender harus masif lagi. Dengan demikian dalam momentum yang baik ini, saya mohon dukungan dari semua yang hadir untuk ikut serta dalam perjuangan ini, mari kita bergandengan tangan untuk mengesampingkan ego masing-masing dan menatap satu tujuan bersama-sama, dunia yang setara bagi perempuan dan laki-laki," tutur Menteri PPPA dalam acara yang sama.

Menteri PPPA itu pun sangat mendukung adanya Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023 “HERitage of Equality” sebagai langkah untuk mendorong program pemberdayaan agar bisa berdampak baik terhadap kesetaraan gender di Indonesia.

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"Hadirnya award ini merupakan langkah strategis untuk mendorong dunia usaha dan organisasi memngembangkan program pemberdayaan yang semakin akuntabel. Tentu hal ini akan berkontribusi besar dalam meningkatkan potensi perempuan. Oleh karena itu semangat untuk penerima penghargaan semoga hal ini bisa menjadi motivasi untuk terus meningkatkan karya karya yang berdampak pada Indonesia," pungkas Menteri PPPA.

Penasaran siapa saja yang menjadi pemenang di E-Awarding Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023 “HERitage of Equality”? Yuk, simak baik-baik ya, Beauty!

PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero), Tbk. (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Adaptation for Inclusivity). PT Jasa Marga Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment to Facilitate Women Self-Development). PT. Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT. Hutama Karya (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Paragon Technology and Innovation (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT. Monica Hijau Lestari (The Body Shop Indonesia) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT L'Oréal Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Management and Accountable Company Reports). PT Martina Berto, Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Inclusive Capacity Building and Social Welfare Improvement). PT Mustika Ratu Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Establishment of Solid Support System for Women and Community). PT Global Digital Niaga (blibli.com) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Kreasi Nostra Mandiri (sayurbox) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Inclusive Capacity Building and Social Welfare Improvement). PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (Gojek) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Tokopedia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Adaptation for Inclusivity). PT Shopee International Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Lazada Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). HijUp.com (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment to Facilitate Women Self-Development). PT Solusi Transportasi Indonesia (GRAB) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Establishment of Solid Support System for Women and Community). PT PLN (PERSERO) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Bank Mandiri (Pesero) Tbk. (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Bank OCBC NISP, Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT Bank KB Bukopin Tbk (BBKP) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Bank BCA Syariah (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Bank BJB Syariah (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT  Bank BTPN Syariah Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Bank Jago Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Management and Accountable Company Reports). PT Visionet Internasional (OVO) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT Pegadaian (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Fliptech Lentera Inspirasi Pertiwi (Flip) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Implementation of Inclusivity and Diversity in Corporate Culture). PT Wahana Ottomitra Multiartha Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Mandiri Tunas Finance (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Prodia Widyahusada Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Merck Indonesia Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Management and Accountable Company Reports). PT Kalbe Farma Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Provision of Women Employee Welfare Facilities). PT Soho Global Health Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Creating Respective Workplace). PT Kimia Farma Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Bio Farma (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). PT Pfizer Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Prudential Life Assurance (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT FWD Insurance Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Asuransi Jiwa Sequis Life (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Axa Mandiri Financial Services (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT BNI Life Insurance (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Asuransi Jiwa Astra (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). AIA Financial (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Great Eastern General Insurance Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT AXA Insurance Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Avrist Assurance (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Jasa Raharja (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Astra International Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Mandom Indonesia Tbk (TCID) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Johnson & Johnson Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment to Facilitate Women Self-Development). PT Procter & Gamble Home Products Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Provision of Women Employee Welfare Facilities). PT Nestlé Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Implementation of Inclusivity and Diversity in Corporate Culture). PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Responsive CSR Programs). PT Mayora Indah Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Management and Accountable Company Reports). PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Sido Muncul (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Employee Well-Being Improvement Programs). PT Danone Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Establishment of Solid Support System for Women and Community). PT Semen Indonesia Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). PT Pupuk Indonesia (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Women Talent Management Initiative) PT Petrokimia Gresik (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Development of Women Talent and Representative). PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Fostering Inclusivity and Diversity). PT Djarum (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Fulfillment of Women Employee's Rights). PT Pertamina (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). Perum Damri (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Prevention Act of Sexual Harassment). PT PELNI (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Matahari Department Store Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Creating Respective Workplace). PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equality in Human Resource Management). PT Duta Intidaya Tbk (Watsons) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). PT Fast Food Indonesia (KFC) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Management and Accountable Company Reports). PT Sumber Indah Lestari (DAN+DAN) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Inclusivity Implementation in Business Activities). PT Indomarco Prismatama (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment in Inclusive Recruitment). PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT XL Axiata Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Equal Leadership Commitment). PT Indosat Tbk. (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Gender Inclusive Workplace). PT Telekomunikasi Seluler (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Media Dokter Investama (Halodoc) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Angkasa Pura II (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Digital Boost for Inclusivity). PT Toyota Astra Motor (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Instrumentation of Accountable Report). PT Astra Honda Motor (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Commitment of Inclusive Recruitment). PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights). PT Astra Agro Lestari Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Shippindo Teknologi Logistik (Shipper Indonesia) (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT Sinarmas Land (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Encouragement in Female Leadership). PT AGUNG PODOMORO LAND TBK (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Dedication for Inclusive Employees Development). PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk (Best Women Empowerment Company 2023 with Outstanding Protection of Working Women's Rights).

Baca Juga: HerStory Beri Apresiasi ke 103 Perusahaan Lewat Women Empowerment Companies Awards 2023: HERitage of Equality, Intip Pemenangnya!