Closing the gap: An overview of UNDP 2015 results in gender equality in Europe and the CIS

Closing the gap: 2015 results

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Closing the gap: An overview of UNDP 2015 results in gender equality in Europe and the CIS

October 21, 2016

Gender equality and women’s empowerment are increasingly critical in achieving the global sustainable development agenda in the years to come. Progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted to tackle poverty, inequalities and climate change during an historic United Nations Summit in September 2015, will depend on the realization of women’s rights as equal partners to men in sustainable, prosperous societies.

The Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (ECIS) region has been undergoing significant political, economic and social changes over the past 25 years. However, these changes have not necessarily diminished gender inequalities.

All countries in the region continue to face persisting imbalances between men and women in access to the labour market, control over natural resources and participation in politics and local governance. Moreover, women continue to face gender-based violence, discrimination and exclusion.

UNDP has a critical role in addressing these challenges. This report captures the key results achieved by UNDP Country Offices in the ECIS region in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in 2015 in key areas like sustainable development, economic empowerment, political participation and local governance, social inclusion, and ending sexual and gender-based violence.

Document Type
Regions and Countries
Sustainable Development Goals