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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In Uganda three more public institutions, namely the Judiciary of Uganda, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) have joined Makerere University, started in 2023, in implementing the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. UNDP will be supporting all four institutions to undergo this voluntary […]

The Executive Secretariat of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (SE-CONRED) has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first public institution in the global environmental sector to obtain the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions, in the Silver category. This recognition highlights the Secretariat’s commitment to gender equality and marks a significant advance in […]

The High Judiciary and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) has reached a significant milestone as the first institution in Europe to be awarded the UNDP Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions, earning the Silver Medal. This achievement underscores the HJPC’s commitment to advance gender equality in the Judiciary in Bosnia Herzegovina. The […]

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has taken a groundbreaking step in advancing gender equality by officially launching the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. This transformative initiative, spearheaded by MHRC in partnership with UNDP Malawi and supported by the UNDP Gender Equality Seal Team, marks a pivotal step strengthening the capacities of the institution […]