Burgan Bank Support & Participate in “Orange the World” Campaign to end Violence against Women

Kuwait - 28 November 2020: Burgan Bank is proud to support and participate in the 16 Days campaign to end violence against women ‘Orange the World’, led by UN Women. This initiative highlights the physical and psychological abuse against women, where building will be illuminated and orange lights will be lit to symbolize a brighter future, free of violence, for a period of 16 days. Three of Burgan Bank branches situated in Al Bayan, Al-Salam and Adeliya will be lit in orange from 25 November until 10 December 2020. 

The campaign falls under the declaration on the ‘Elimination of Violence Against Women’ that was issued by the UN General Assembly, as women face many forms of abuse thus preventing countries from attaining optimal equality, growth and peace.

Commenting on the bank’s support of the global movement, Mr. Majed Essa Al Ajeel, Chairman of Burgan Bank group said, “we are pleased to participate in this campaign which is in line with our social corporate responsibility to empowering women and highlighting their significant role in economic and national progress. We are proud to unite with other countries and leading companies across the world in solidarity against gender-biased violence. This initiative marks another significant step in propelling Kuwait’s Sustainable Development Goal SG5 and national development priorities forward under Kuwait Vision 2035.”

It’s worth mentioning that Burgan Bank was one of the first Kuwaiti Banks to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles “WEPs” launched by the UN Women.  In addition, during 2018, Burgan Bank pledged its ongoing support towards accomplishing a more sustainable future by providing equal opportunities of advancement for women. A number of female employees participated in the capacity building workshop on Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) that was organized at the College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University which aimed to advance the country’s gender equality agenda.

Additionally, Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) (KIPCO) in association with Burgan Bank, had launched an initiative titled ‘Munjiza’ in 2019, that highlights outstanding women and their work. Munjiza raises a community where women can create and strengthen partnerships for potential collaborations. 

Burgan Bank's support of this initiative falls under its dynamic full-fledged community program entitled ‘ENGAGE’ - Together to be the change. This program sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educational, cultural and health driven initiatives. Burgan Bank’s approach to 'ENGAGE' begins with a vital principle that as a leading Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the community.