Gender Equality

Gender inequality is an affront to human dignity, a challenge to the rule of law and an obstacle to development. Denying women of their rightful place in society – by depriving them of equal access to education, justice or livelihood – means robbing societies of the talent and potential of half of their members. In securing every social need from peace to food, the role of women has been shown to be paramount.

Although gender equality is increasingly a feature of national Constitutions, the law often continues to restrict women's rights and freedoms, dictates their submission to male relatives, or limits what they may own or inherit.

Director-General Jan Beagle Statement at the launch of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition

IDLO Commitment to the Generation Equality Action Coalitions

Generation Equality Action Coalitions

Director-General Jan Beagle Video message at the Justice for Women and Girls event in support of the Generation Equality Forum

Justice for Women and Girls: Galvanizing Action for an Equal Future

WEBINAR | 29 June, 2021 | 14:00 - 15:30 Rome (CEST)

Justice for Women and Girls: Galvanizing Action for an Equal Future

IDLO at the Generation Equality Forum

The Generation Equality Forum is a multi-stakeholder initiative, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by France and Mexico, that brings together governments, activists, corporations, feminist organizations, youth and allies, to accelerate progress for gender equality around the world.

CSW65 | DG Jan Beagle's Statement at Eliminating Discriminatory Laws Side event

CSW65 Side event | Eliminating Discriminatory Laws: Achieving Gender Equality on Paper and in Practice during Challenging Times

Opening remarks by Jan Beagle, Director-General of the International Development Law Organization

Wednesday, 24 March, 2021

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Thursday, 18 March, 2021

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Key Initiatives

Evaluation of the project "DREAMS: HIV services for adolescent girls and young women"

As part of IDLO’s continuous commitment to accountability and results-based management, IDLO is pleased to share this Evaluation Brief for the project, "Integrating Legal Empowerment and Social Accountability for Quality HIV Health Services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women". The evaluation has been conducted by independent evaluation experts, supervised by IDLO’s Evaluation Unit. This exercise utilized a theory-driven, mixed-method approach, in line with the IDLO Evaluation Guidelines and OECD DAC standards.
Evaluation of the project "Support to Kenyan Constitutional Implementation Process with a Focus on Devolution and Gender Reforms"

As part of IDLO’s continuous commitment to accountability and results-based management, IDLO is pleased to share this Evaluation Brief (summarised evaluation report): “Thematic Evaluation of the International Development Law Organization's (IDLO) Support to the Kenyan Constitution Implementation Process with a Focus on Devol