KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- MetLife, Inc. recently announced today that it has become the first U.S.-based insurance company to sign the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, a series of commitments created by U.N. Women and the U.N. Global Compact to promote gender equality in the workplace and society.

MetLife President and CEO, Michel Khalaf said, “MetLife’s support for gender equality reflects our purpose of building a more confident future for all. Empowering women is more than a core value for us – it is a key element of our business strategy. Partnering with the U.N. will help us strengthen our focus and take our commitment to the next level.”

The U.N. Women's Empowerment Principles are:

• Principle 1: Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality

• Principle 2: Treat all women and men fairly at work – respect and support human rights and non-discrimination

• Principle 3: Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all women and men workers

• Principle 4: Promote education, training and professional development for women

• Principle 5: Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women

• Principle 6: Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy

• Principle 7: Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality
 
Commenting on AmMetLife Insurance Berhad’s support for the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles, CEO, Ramzi Toubassy said, “At AmMetLife, we are committed to advocating and promoting gender equality in the workplace. 66 percent of our employees are women and women also account for 53 percent of our senior management team. We will continue to foster an environment that is both safe and conducive for women of all backgrounds to enjoy equal opportunities to grow, lead and succeed. “

For more information on MetLife’s commitment to gender equality and its corporate responsibility activities, visit www.metlifeglobalimpact.com.
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About MetLife
About MetLife MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com
 
About AmMetLife
AmMetLife is a strategic partnership between AMMB Holdings Berhad (AmBank Group) and MetLife International Holdings LLC (MetLife). AmMetLife offers a comprehensive range of life assurance and wealth protection solutions distributed through a combination of over 200 AmBank and AmMetLife branded branch offices, in addition to the strength of its authorised life insurance agents nationwide. The strategic partnership combines the international expertise and financial strength of MetLife with the local strength and reach of AmBank Group to create a customer-centric and modern life assurance solutions provider in Malaysia.

SOURCE: AmBank Group 

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