FACEWORK : the PNRR contribution to support gender equality
On January 23 2026 FACEWORK announced that it had received a PNRR grant for the UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification process. This support is dedicated to organizational work: giving respect for people a recognizable form in the cooperative's policies and choices.
Support for equality policies
The gender equality certification measure is part of the PNRR and is promoted by the Department for Equal Opportunities, with Unioncamere as the implementing body. It provides support to businesses through technical assistance, mentoring, and certification services.
The value of this opportunity lies in making organizational work more accessible: identifying responsibilities, defining policies, and building the evidence needed for certification. For a cooperative, the resources dedicated to this work help connect its stated values to the way decisions are made.
Equality is about the way we work
Talking about equal opportunities in the workplace means looking at concrete choices: access to training, growth opportunities, recognition of skills, and the balance between professional and family responsibilities. These are aspects that span the organization, from coordination functions to service work.
For FACEWORK , which places people at the center of its reception services, this theme also concerns its internal life. Caring for relationships in the services and caring for the conditions of those who work there are part of the same cooperative commitment. The management system offers a framework for making this commitment verifiable over time.
From the announcement to the available certificate
The certificate provides documentary evidence: the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certificate of FACEWORK , number SCPG 25-252 , was issued by Apave Certification Italia on 15 May 2026 and reports an expiry date of 14 May 2029 .
The document also indicates that the issuance of the certificate for the first year is funded by the European Union, NextGenerationEU. This is a concrete reference that accompanies the communication of the contribution and documents the European dimension of the certification support.
The full certificate is available in PDF format . The Quality and Certifications page lists the cooperative's management systems; the certification story provides the relevant details.
A reference for future choices
Certification ushers in a responsibility that continues over time. Its value is measured by continuity: maintaining awareness of opportunities, reviewing decisions, and recognizing what can be improved. The contribution thus acquires a value that extends beyond the completion of the process: supporting an organization capable of recognizing and valuing its people.