Gender Equality and Sustainability in Peruvian Companies

This meeting was organized by the Lima Chamber of Commerce, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors as well as civil society, with the aim of reflecting on gender equality in the workplace, business sustainability, and the importance of preventing workplace sexual harassment (WSH).

Illapa Culturas Andinas, represented by our Commercial Manager Cristian Olarte, participated in this important event where best practices, challenges, and proposals were shared to build more inclusive, ethical, and responsible workplaces, with the goal of strengthening joint commitments toward sustainable and equitable business development.

What Was the Objective?

This dialogue aimed to reflect and generate proposals around three key topics in workplace environments:

• Gender equality, seeking equal opportunities and conditions for both women and men at work.
• Business sustainability, to promote practices that are environmentally, socially, and economically responsible within companies.
• Prevention of workplace sexual harassment (WSH), aiming to raise awareness on how to prevent and address sexual harassment cases in the workplace, creating safe environments for everyone.

This approach encourages companies to promote inclusion and respect, strengthen their organizational culture, and act responsibly toward society by complying with ethical and legal standards.

As part of the event, the book “Between Speech and Action: Unveiling the Invisible Costs of WSH in Private Companies in Peru”, written by Mg. Arístides Vara Horna, was presented. This publication analyzes the impact of workplace sexual harassment (WSH) on business profitability and reveals the hidden costs this issue generates within organizations.