Gender equality is a human right aiming to secure a fair distribution of power, influence and resources. Living a life in freedom without violence and discrimination is a fundamental human right and crucial for the development of the people and for society.
The ambition is that political, economic and social equality among all genders contributes to a positive development at all levels. Gender equality and women’s rights is a recurring theme in the SDGs, and is an essential issue that can enable success of the other UN Sustainability Goals by 2030. Learn more