Untitled DocumentBeranda » Berita » Keeping Kartini’s Spirit AliveKeeping Kartini’s Spirit Alive 20 Apr 2021
Established for more than 50 years, Martha Tilaar Group has always tried to carry
out activities and programs in line with the spirit of Beautifying
Indonesia which is based on 4 company pillars, namely Beauty Green,
Beauty Culture, Beauty Education & Empowering Women.
Of the four pillars, empowering women has a personal closeness with the
founder and chairwoman of MTG, Dr. (H.C) Martha Tilaar because in her
life's journey and in her struggle to build a business, she is
directly in contact with this matter.
Therefore,through its business units, whether Martha Tilaar Salon Day Spa,
Kampoeng Djamoe Organic, or Roemah Martha Tilaar, Martha Tilaar Group
consistently try to provide training for women so that they can work
to produce something of value.
In commemoration of Kartini Day, we want to remind the importance of the
role of women. In an era like now, women are no longer oppressed and
have a voice. Women are able to raise their heads and stand on their
own feet or in the sense of not being dependent on other people.
She and Martha Tilaar Group believe that in terms of education,
achievements, and abilities, women can be juxtaposed with men. This
can be proven in our place where MTG gives trust and opportunity to
women to become division heads (Corporate, Martha Tilaar Shop, Martha
Tilaar Salon Day Sa, Puspita Martha, Creative Style, Martha Tilaar
Innovation Centre). Likewise, the head of the factory, which is
usually handled by men, at Martha Tilaar Group can be handled by
women with tenderness and firmness. Their leadership also synergizes
well with their male subordinates and employees who do not mind being
led by women and recognize that women have the ability and potential
to lead and carry out great responsibilities. This is only a small
part of our contribution to women but we hope this can help them to
shine and show the world that women can do great things if you
believe them, empower them and treat them right.
On this special occasion, we are happy to inform you that as of today,
19th April 2021, has signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles
(WEPs) by UN Women and UN Global Compact. We believe that business
sector has a key role to play in breaking down barriers to gender
equality and driving progress for women.
By becoming a WEPs
signatory, we are committed to empower women across value chain, in
the workplace, marketplace, and community.
By becoming part of the WEPs community, companies can analyze their
current initiatives, set benchmarks and reporting practices, and
tailor gender-responsive practices to realize women’s empowerment.
As of today, 63 Indonesian companies have signed the WEPs and more
are expected to join. Martha Tilaar Group encourages other Indonesian
companies to join us in advancing gender equality and become a part
of WEPs community.
We also hope that the celebration of Kartini Day and being a part of
WEPs community could be a moment for us to continue to fight for
women's rights to be equal and empowered, and to open more chance and
opportunities for women to maximize their potential. And all of that
would not have been possible without the support and participation of
each and every one of us. Happy Kartini Day! IMG