Turning Data into Action: Advancing Gender Equality in Public Institutions Across Armenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, evidence is helping public institutions move from identifying gender gaps to implementing practical reforms. Supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), these experiences show how the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions and related initiatives can strengthen more inclusive, representative and responsive governance. From representation data to institutional […]
Gender Equality and Open Justice: An Agenda for Transforming Public Institutions Access to justice is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of sustainable development. However, many people, especially women and other vulnerable groups, continue to face significant barriers to the full enjoyment of their rights. Held in Ecuador last week, the Inter-American Public Defenders Summit on Open Justice and Artificial Intelligence brought together public authorities, specialists, and […]
Advancing Accountability: Maputo Workshop Drives Progress in Coordinated Audit on PALOP-TL Gender-Based Violence The regional workshop held in Maputo, Mozambique, from April 21–25, 2025, marked a significant step forward in the implementation of the ongoing Coordinated Audit on Gender-Based Violence (ACVBG), carried out by Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) from the PALOP-TL countries, in line with INTOSAI standards, as part of the OISC | CPLP (INTOSAI member Organisation of […]
Celebrating Progress: UNDP’s Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Global Awards Ceremony 2025 On June 12, the global Seal community gathered virtually for the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions Global Awards Ceremony 2025, a prestigious event recognizing public institutions certified with the Gold, Silver, or Bronze Gender Seal during 2024 and the first half of 2025. The ceremony highlighted their outstanding commitment and results in advancing […]
Championing Gender Equality in Tax Administration: FIRS Launches Gender Desk and Women Network In a defining step toward institutional transformation, the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) officially launched the FIRS Gender Desk and the FIRS Women Network (WoN) on April 29, 2025, positioning the agency as a model for gender-responsive governance in the country. These two milestones also align with FIRS’s participation in EQUANOMICS – a global […]
Rwanda’s Path towards a Gender-Responsive Tax System: Transforming Fiscal Policies, Empowering Women In a strong display of commitment to gender equality and inclusive governance, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), in partnership with UNDP, held two significant events between November 2024 and March 2025. These gatherings not only highlighted RRA’s dedication to a gender-responsive tax system but also offered concrete actions to empower women in the workplace and […]
Strengthening the fight against gender-based violence in PALOP countries and Timor Leste: ACVBG’s journey In a powerful step towards advancing gender equality and protecting women’s rights, the Pro PALOP-TL Programme, phase III, has launched a joint initiative to evaluate and strengthen public policies addressing gender-based violence. The Coordinated Audit on Gender-Based Violence (ACVBG) represents a significant milestone in regional cooperation, using the tools of public auditing to drive systemic […]
Empowering Women in Politics and Leadership in Uzbekistan: Breaking Barriers, Strengthening Equality In recent years, Uzbekistan has embarked on a transformative journey to promote gender equality and empower women across all sectors of society. Anchored in progressive legislative reforms and a renewed national commitment, the country has updated its Constitution, affirming the state’s commitment to ensuring equal rights and opportunities for women and men in public and […]
Advancing Gender Equality in Public Auditing: Insights from the IDI and SAIs Webinar Gender equality and inclusion in public auditing took center stage at a recent webinar co-hosted by INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) and the UNDP Gender Seal Team. The event highlighted best practices, successful initiatives, and key strategies for integrating gender-responsive governance in Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). As part of the webinar, UNDP presented the Gender Equality […]
