Gender and development
Economies are more resilient, productive and inclusive when they reduce gender inequalities and actively support the equal participation of women in all spheres of life: our work on gender and development informs policy making in developing countries, as well as action by donors.
Domestic Philanthropy and Corporate Social Responsibility for Gender Equality in India
This study estimates funding towards gender equality in India from a sample of 183 philanthropic organisations.
Achieving greater gender equality in Côte d'Ivoire
Our new report offers a roadmap to address inequalities perpetuated by laws, society and institutions (in French).
Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are prerequisites to the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This Guidance is a practical handbook for development partners supporting those global ambitions.
SIGI Country Report for Tanzania
Tanzania has made significant efforts to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality, but social norms, traditional gender roles and other dicriminatory barriers still limit women’s social and economic opportunities.
Financing the elimination of gender-based violence
International aid towards ending violence against women and girls amounted to USD 439 million in 2019, less than 1% of the total.
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