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 ... 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 equ... 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-... 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 […]
Roll out of the Gender Equality Seal Programme for Public Institutions in Uganda: UNDP Uganda trains Gender Equality Committees from three public institutions. In Uganda three more public institutions, namely the Judiciary of Uganda, the Ministry of ... 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 […]
Guatemala: SE-CONRED, the First Public Environmental Institution to achieve the Gender Equality Seal Globally The Executive Secretariat of the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (SE-CONRED) h... 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 Hight Judiciary and Prosecutorial Council in Bosnia Herzegovina first public institution in Europe to be awarded with the UNDP Gender Equality Seal The High Judiciary and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) has reac... 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 Embarks on a Transformative Journey with the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has taken a groundbreaking step in advancing gen... 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 […]
Cabo Verde: Ministry of Finance, the first Public Institution in PALOP and Timor Leste signed a commitment letter for adherence to the Seal An important capacity-building event on gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) and the introduc... 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 […]
Chile: Peñalolén Municipality makes history! First municipal entity globally to receive the Gold Seal! The Municipality of Peñalolén is the first municipal government in the world to obtain t... 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 […]
