We believe that the dignity and basic rights of all people must be honoured, upheld and defended. We advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people and promote inclusive, transformative processes to achieve gender equality.
Due to historical and social disadvantage, gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same ‘starting position’ as men. Treating women, men and gender-diverse people equally may not be fair and just in all situations. In fact, it can create further disadvantage.
Our leadership and involvement in education, social services and faith-based endeavours for over four centuries have resulted in an acute awareness of the need for gender equity across all areas of life.
Women’s full representation and leadership are a prerequisite for making the best use of all our resources. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Tweet The sixty-fifth session of
These three days made me a better person, more confident and bolder… The entire event helped me build my network, learn, and grow… I hope
Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tweet The world, and
The program was very fruitful and it surely motivated us to work hard to bring positive reform in the society. Aarya Jha Tweet From Nepal
In order to bring about a productive change in the way menstruation is perceived in the society, it is required that all women and men
We know that (women) are often the first to respond to needs and in the context of the pandemic are often carrying the burden of
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