BCGE – Business Coalition for Gender Equality

Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE) Association, is a non-profit association, as well as a coalition of companies committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, practices in the workplaces in Myanmar.
As a leading member of the BCGE, KBZMS has dedicated itself to achieving equitable and inclusive workplaces through  organizational growth and global sustainable development goals through workplace gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Since May 2019, KBZMS hold EDGE Certificate, which is the first insurance company among EDGE Certified business in Myanmar. With the mission of improving Myanmar people’s life through insurance, KBZMS strongly committed to investing in women, creating gender equality workplace, shaping our organization toward a culture of diversity and inclusion.
In order to promote the best practices for a family-friendly initiative in workplace and gender-inclusive workplace culture, KBZMS won the project of the mothers’ room program among the BCGE applicants from BCGE member firms. This initiative is for recently working mothers in KBZMS by providing sanitary and safe breastfeeding equipment, training on the advantages of breastfeeding for business in collaboration with Alive & Thrive, and dedication to creating family-friendly work environments.
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KBZMS General Insurance is dedicated to providing a secure and enjoyable work environment for all of its employees that is free from discrimination, any basis, and harassment at work including sexual harassment. Hence, the company is operating a zero-tolerance policy for any forms of discrimination, bullying, harassment including sexual harassment whether it takes place within KBZMS General Insurance premises or outside, including at a social event, business trips, training sessions or conferences sponsored by KBZMS General Insurance.
Harassment & Bullying

It Stops Here and Now Campaign

 

KBZMS is guided by the core values of “Compassion, Courage, and Vriya (Perseverance),” fostering a workplace that prioritizes gender equality, inclusivity, and respect for diversity. With compassion as a guiding principle, KBZMS actively cultivates an environment free from gender discrimination, embracing equality and diversity as key drivers of long-term growth and a sustainable workplace.

Since May 2019, KBZMS has proudly held the EDGE Certificate, becoming the first insurance company in Myanmar to achieve this recognition among EDGE-certified businesses. This milestone underscores KBZMS’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Myanmar through its insurance services while creating a gender-equal workplace. KBZMS is also dedicated to women’s empowerment and fostering an inclusive, family-friendly environment. Notably, KBZMS won the Mothers’ Room Program Project among BCGE applicants, reflecting its commitment to workplace inclusivity and parenting support.

Every year, from November 25th to December 10th, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign is observed worldwide to raise awareness and eliminate harassment and violence against women. This year, under the theme “No Room for Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination. It Stops Here and Now,” KBZMS actively participated in the online campaign organized by the Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE). KBZMS employees engaged passionately to spread the message that differences and diversity are merely characteristics, and in reality, we are all equal.

Through this campaign, KBZMS reaffirms its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering workplace where harassment, discrimination, and inequality have no place.

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