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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Between June and September 2024, the external assessments of six institutions participating in the Seal allowed us an intense journey full of discoveries and highly positive outcomes. In Colombia, the National Institute of Roads (INVIAS), the National Agency for Road Security (ANSV), the Superintendence of Health and the Superintendence of Commerce and Industry (SIC) and […]

A three-day capacity-building and planning workshop on local taxation and the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions was jointly organized by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) of the Philippines and UNDP from 24 to 26 September in Manila. The event brought together over thirty BLGF officers from across the country, including senior policy […]

On August 13, 2024, the UNDP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean organized a significant regional webinar, focusing on promoting shared responsibility in domestic and care workwithin public administrations across Latin America and the Caribbean. The event brought together four institutions from different countries to exchange their experiences on care policies and work-life […]

The fourth conference of the Pacific Islands Parliaments Group (PIPG) took place from August 13th to 16th, 2024, in Palau, bringing together representatives from parliaments across the Pacific region. Focused on “Human Development in Oceania: How Can Legislatures Strengthen People-Centered Security for Pacific Islanders?”, this year’s conference was held at a critical juncture for the […]

On August 14 and 15, 2024, the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan took a significant step toward enhancing gender equality by hosting a two-day training session on Gender-Responsive Budgeting. This event, held at the Customs Institute in Tashkent, was aimed at building capacity among the staff […]

Between June 24-26, 2024, the United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF) took place in Incheon, Republic of Korea, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea. This prestigious event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and gender equality […]