Advancing Women’s Leadership in Supreme Audit Institutions: A Breakthrough Initiative Between the Tribunal de Contas da União (Brazil) and UNDP Multi-Country South-South Cooperation Programme in Portuguese-Speaking Countries For over 15 years, one of the longest-standing partnerships between UNDP and the European ... For over 15 years, one of the longest-standing partnerships between UNDP and the European Union has been driving gender equality and women’s empowerment in public governance. Through the Pro PALOP-TL PFM Programme, co-financed by the EU, this initiative has focused on strengthening economic governance and public finance management across Portuguese-speaking countries. A key pillar of […]
The Gambia Takes a Bold Step Towards Gender Equality in Public Administration Banjul, October 6, 2025: There’s exciting news from The Gambia. In coordinat... Banjul, October 6, 2025: There’s exciting news from The Gambia. In coordination with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, UNDP launched the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions. This powerful initiative is designed to support public institutions to ensure that gender equality is fully integrated into the core of public service delivery. Three […]
The General Department of Taxation of Mongolia: First tax institution in Asia-Pacific to be awarded the Silver Gender Equality Seal. October 17, 2025 was a proud day for Mongolia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT). In... October 17, 2025 was a proud day for Mongolia’s General Department of Taxation (GDT). In a ceremony filled with celebration, GDT became the first tax institution in the Asia-Pacific region, and the first public institution in Mongolia, to receive the Silver Gender Equality Seal from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). So, what does this […]
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 Equali... 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... 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 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 […]
