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 T... 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 institutional... 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 Ch... 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... 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 Chilea... 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 […]
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 signi... 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... 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 Revenu... 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 ... 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 […]
