Abt Associates Commended for Steps Toward Achieving Gender Equality in Global Health 50/50 Gender and Health Index, 2022
Rockville, Md. – The Global Health 50/50 Gender and Health Index, 2022, titled “Boards for All?” ranks Abt Associates as a good performer among the 200 organizations annually reviewed for performance against gender-related policies and practices and commends the company for the positive steps being taken to toward achieving gender equality.
Abt was cited for its commitment to gender equality/equity as a signatory to the UN Global Compact and its explicit commitment to SDG 5 as well as holding EDGE certification at the Move level with a policy and specific measures to improve gender equality and/or support women’s careers.
“We have made equity, diversity, and inclusion the cornerstone of our work at Abt Associates, both in how we operate our company and across our programming,” said Chief Global Equity Officer Roslyn M. Brock.
“As we continue our work to transform the current imbalance of power to achieve better health outcomes for all, we know we still have work to do,” added Brock.
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates is a global consulting and research firm that combines data and bold thinking to improve the quality of people's lives. We partner with clients and communities to advance equity and innovation—from creating scalable digital solutions and combatting infectious disease, to mitigating climate change and evaluating programs for measurable social impact. https://www.abtassociates.com
Contact:
Stan Crock
stan_crock@abtassoc.com
(301) 347-5402
