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Policy research, field reports, and expert commentary advancing gender equity through multilateral dialogue
Policy AnalysisGender Parity in 2025: Where Are We Now?
A comprehensive review of global progress toward gender parity across political representation, economic participation, and education — and what the data tells us about the road ahead.
DiplomacyApplying a Gender Lens to Multilateral Diplomacy
How feminist foreign policy frameworks are reshaping international negotiations — and why gender-responsive diplomacy produces better outcomes for everyone.
LeadershipWomen in Leadership: Beyond the Boardroom Quota Debate
Mandatory quotas for women in corporate leadership have sparked fierce debate. New research suggests the real question is not whether to mandate representation, but how to build the conditions for it to thrive.
SDGsSDG 5 at the Midpoint: Accelerating Gender Equality
With five years remaining to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 5 on gender equality is critically off-track. This analysis examines what accelerated action looks like — and who must lead it.
Civil SocietyCivil Society as the Engine of Gender Equality
From grassroots movements to global coalitions, civil society organizations have driven every major advance in gender equality. Understanding how they work — and what threatens them — is essential for the decade ahead.
ResearchBuilding the Evidence Base for Gender-Responsive Policy
Good intentions are not enough. Effective gender policy requires rigorous evidence — on what works, for whom, and under what conditions. Here is what the research tells us about building that evidence base.