The Corporation of the Senate in Chile Receives the Silver Gender Equality Seal The Corporation of the Senate of the Republic of Chile formally received the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Voices from the Ceremony The award ceremony highlighted the Corporate of the Senate’s dedication to advancing gender equality, with leaders reflecting on both the institutional achievements and the broader […]
Faces of change: Meet Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions champions Note: This article was originally published on the UNDP website. What does it take to walk safely home at night, access health care that responds to real needs, or have a voice in disaster response? For millions of women and girls, this is not possible. But public institutions around the world are working to change […]
Angolan Public Institutions Take First Steps Towards the Gender Equality Seal Certification In July, the UNDP Pro-PALOP-TL Team, in partnership with the Global Gender Equality Seal Team, engaged key Angolan public institutions to explore interest and opportunities for strengthening their gender equality results through the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. This process was initiated during a UNDP-led workshop under the Pro PALOP-TL SAI project, with the […]
The Ministry of Finance in Cabo Verde begins implementation of the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Last month, the Cape Verdean Ministry of Finance took a crucial step towards institutionalizing gender equality in public administration with the official launch of the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. This initiative is promoted by UNDP in partnership with the Pro PALOP-TL Phase III program, which is funded by the European Union and implemented […]
Bhutan trains women civil servants to lead gender-inclusive digital transformation Some 30 HR Officers from various key government agencies attended the Women’s Digital Champions Training led by the RCSC in partnership with the UNDP. The two-day training was part of a broader partnership between the Royal Government of Bhutan and UNDP to accelerate inclusive public sector innovation through digital transformation. This training was supported by […]
Growing the Global Seal Learning Community: Highlights from the 2025 Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Induction Webinar Series Over six interactive sessions in June and July 2025, UNDP staff from around the globe came together for the 2025 Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Induction Webinar Series. The series was designed to build internal capacity, share practical tools, and spotlight CO experiences, equipping staff with the knowledge and confidence to support Seal implementation with […]
Chile at the Forefront of Advancing Gender Equality in Public Administration: Three New Institutions Certified With the Gold Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions In a significant milestone on advancing gender equality in the public sector, three Chilean institutions – the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MJDDHH) – were awarded the Gold medal of the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions in June 2025. This […]
Cabo Verde: Ministry of Finance, the first Public Institution in PALOP and Timor Leste signed a commitment letter for adherence to the Seal An important capacity-building event on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and the introduction of the “Gender Equality Seal in Public Institutions” program took place in the city of Praia from 14 to 16 October. Olavo Correia, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Business Development and Digital Economy of Cape Verde, noted this event as an important […]
Chile: Peñalolén Municipality makes history! First municipal entity globally to receive the Gold Seal! The Municipality of Peñalolén is the first municipal government in the world to obtain the highest distinction of the UNDP Gender Equality Seal in Public Institutions, achieving the Gold level. In addition, it is the first public body in Chile to complete the Seal process and achieve recognition. This enormous result places Peñalolén as a […]
