The Capacity4dev editorial team worked with INTPA.G1 and provides a list of practical tips based on the recently published infographic “Thinking out of the box to be gender transformative in our work”.
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Gender equality programmes beyond borders
Gender equality and women’s empowerment are at the very heart of the European Union values, guiding practice both within and beyond its borders. DG DEVCO has an active, enthusiastic network of Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) who work...
Mainstreaming gender equality in Colombia
Colombia has made a lot of progress on promoting gender equality. Here’s how the EU development cooperation has contributed to this.
Putting women’s empowerment at the heart of the refugee crisis in South Sudan
Since 2013, over 2.2 million South Sudanese refugees have fled to neighboring countries, while 1.76 million remain internally displaced by an ongoing and brutal conflict. The levels of humanitarian aid cover just a fraction of the...
Facing up to gender stereotypes in Nicaragua
Women in Nicaragua face high rates of gender-based violence, with 80% of all reported acts of sexual violence being committed against girls. Tackling the problems of gender, from violence to economic exclusion, must start with the...
EU Gender Action Plan II: How EU Delegations contribute to gender equality worldwide
From gender-based violence to social exclusion, there is still a long way to achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality and the empowering of women and girls.
Gender Equality Seal: Incentives for private and public enterprises
UNDP’s Gender Equality Seal assists public and private enterprises in ensuring that their workplaces are fair and equitable. The result? A happier, more productive and innovative workforce – with higher rates of women in non...
The reality of intersectional factors in gender inequality
Given the complex nature of gender inequality, factors that render women most liable to discrimination are not always easily identifiable. How can humanitarian and development actors get a clearer picture using intersectional...
Gender-sensitive development: Driving change from within EU Institutions
In 2016, the European Commission launched its second Gender Action Plan (GAP), with the aim of making all EU development assistance gender-sensitive. To accomplish this, the GAP brought in Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) whose role is...