The Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) recently held its annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and UN Women in Kyrgyzstan as part of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE) initiative. This year's theme focused on "Investing in Women: Accelerating Economic Progress in Kyrgyzstan."
The event serves as a global platform emphasizing the crucial role of the private sector in promoting gender equality to achieve sustainable development goals. The Ring the Bell for Gender Equality series of annual events commenced in 2015 with the participation of seven stock exchanges.
"The aim of the ceremony is to draw attention to gender equality issues, creating an effective platform for dialogue on women's participation in all sectors of the economy. We are pleased that the KSE has become part of this global initiative," noted Medet Nazaraliev, the President of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange.
In 2023, 123 stock exchanges from 117 countries worldwide participated in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality events, highlighting the growing international support for gender equality initiatives.
