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In­tim­ate part­ner vi­ol­ence Physical and sexualised violence by a trusted partner or family member is the most common form of violence against women. Worldwide, 120 million women and girls have bee …

Fe­male gen­ital mu­til­a­tion and child, early and forced mar­riage ( FGM /HP) At least 200 million women and girls worldwide are currently living with the psychological, physical and social conseque …

Sexual and re­pro­duct­ive health and rights ( SRHR ) Currently, 214 million women in developing countries have unmet needs for modern family planning methods. x Many women and girls are being exposed …

Health En­sur­ing the health of wo­men and girls Women's healthcare needs differ from men's, something which is often insufficiently addressed. Women and girls frequently experience restricted access …

Rural Development Wo­men are key act­ors in over­com­ing global chal­lenges More than 815 million people worldwide are suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition, and the number is rising. x Women …

Gender and Development Climate Global chal­lenges re­quire joint strategies Climate change knows no gender – it impacts us all. Particularly affected are those whose livelihoods depend on natural reso …

Governance Equal op­por­tun­it­ies for equit­able de­cision-mak­ing Many countries have laws which discriminate against women and girls, for example laws on inheritance, land ownership and access to c …

Education Edu­ca­tion em­powers in­di­vidu­als and gives the whole world a chance Education enables people to fully develop their personalities and to lead self-determined lives. A well-educated popul …

Equit­able di­git­al­isa­tion Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can provide rural populations with major opportunities. ICTs can help increase productivity, improve food and nutritiona …

Di­gital paths to greater peace and se­cur­ity Social networks and digital media are powerful tools to influence conflicts and peace processes. Equal access gives women new opportunities to contribute …