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This document, the first-ever United States government strategy on gender equity and equality, is a part of that noble American tradition. It comes at an inflection point for the economic security, safety, health, ... Gender inequity and inequality are rife across entire communities and nations. By contrast, the Biden-Harris Administration is ...

The ICRW conducts research to tackle the causes of gender inequality and offers solutions for fundamental social changed. The organization works with NGOs, government and private sector actors to conduct research and develop and guide strategies that build policies, programs and practices.

The Gender Strategy underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to advancing the rights and opportunities of women, girls, and LGBTQI+ persons in all their diversity, both in the United States and around the world, cementing our long-standing belief that gender equity and equality are both a moral and strategic imperative.

Promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls is a priority for the United States Government. Under the leadership of President Obama, the United States is working to combat discrimination, eliminate violence against women and girls at home and abroad, expand access to women’s health care, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, support women-owned businesses and ...

WASHINGTON – The White House today released the first-ever U.S. Government National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality as part of an Executive Order issued March 8, 2021. The strategy outlines a roadmap to address longstanding gender discrimination and systemic barriers faced by women and girls and advance equal opportunity for all people.

Framed by the launch of the first-ever national gender strategy and supported by a $2.6 billion budget request for gender programs in foreign assistance, the administration is seeking to reinvigorate U.S. leadership with an ambitious vision for a whole-of-government approach. The administration has put in place exceptional leadership and ...

In recent years, the global conversation surrounding women's empowerment and gender equality has gained significant momentum. Governments around the world have recognized the critical role that financial support plays in fostering initiatives aimed at uplifting women and promoting gender equity. Government grants specifically designed for women's empowerment serve as a vital resource for non ...

This discrimination is fundamentally rooted in gender inequality, which is directly linked to an increased risk of instability, violence, and conflict. ... Priority Area 2.1: The development of U.S. government policies and programs includes a survivor- and trauma-informed approach to preventing and responding to gender-based violence, including ...

The new strategies and policies include a wide array of input and output measures, but few outcome measures to assess the narrowing of gender gaps as a result of U.S. policies and programs.

Bolstered Family Planning Services by Rebuilding the Title X Family Planning Program. ... including more than $900 million committed by the U.S. government. $1 Billion to Help Cut the Gender Digital Divide in Half by 2030. In 2023, the United States secured an historic commitment in the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration and the APEC Leaders ...

This also includes a recognition of the cumulative, lifetime impact of gender inequality and trauma on older adults, particularly older women, that exacerbates the risk for continuing to experience gender-based violence in older age. This approach supports policies and programs to improve prevention efforts and provide more comprehensive ...

That's why the Biden-Harris Administration established the White House Gender Policy Council, charged with leading the development of the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, which sets forth an aspirational vision and a comprehensive agenda to advance gender equity and equality in domestic and foreign policy—and ...

This paper offers a unified framework for increasing gender equality funding through macro policies and external finance. It explores government spending, taxation, monetary policies, and macroprudential tools. For developing countries, it highlights debt relief, concessional finance, and special drawing rights. The paper distinguishes direct and indirect policy impacts, emphasizing gender ...

Gender inequality is a persistent challenge across countries, regardless of income level. Among various policy tools aimed at addressing these disparities, Gender Responsive Public Financial Management (GRPFM) has gained traction as a promising approach. ... For example, a government facing high maternal mortality may initiate a GRPFM ...

TREATING AMERICANS EQUALLY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order eliminating the use of disparate-impact liability in various contexts to ensure equal treatment under the law

The campaign released an impact report covering 2017-2023, revealing that 540+ laws and policies were passed, 3 million women accessed gender-based violence services, and 8 million young people joined gender equality programs. Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the biggest obstacles to gender equality.

Since taking office, the Biden-Harris administration has introduced and started to implement a suite of new policies and strategies to advance global gender equality and ensure the enabling conditions for women to exercise voice and agency in their homes, workplaces, communities, and public life.

In recent years, the importance of gender-inclusive economic and social programs has gained significant traction among policymakers, NGOs, and community leaders. These programs aim to address the systemic inequalities that women and marginalized genders face in various sectors, including employment, education, and healthcare. By promoting gender equity, these initiatives not only empower ...

Women and girls often face obstacles that make it impossible for them to lead the lives they dream of. Our gender equality programs focus on removing those obstacles by expanding access to good health, economic opportunity, and dignity. Because when women and girls have the power to choose their own destinies, the whole world is better off.