GIZ Gender WebsiteWelcome Note
All over the world, social movements are pushing for equality, inclusion, and respect. From grassroots campaigns to global advocacy, people are coming together to challenge outdated norms and champion a fairer, more inclusive world. Because we all know: Countries with a high degree of gender equality are more peaceful, more democratic and more prosperous. Gender equality is for everyone!
At GIZ, the promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination is an integral part of our professional attitude, expertise, and action. Thanks to our Gender Strategy, the Safeguards+Gender Management System and well proven approaches, we are well-equipped to actively contribute to gender equality in our Organisation and around the world.
Let’s team up! Together, we have the power to work towards a world where every girl and boy born today can grow up in a society that values both equally, respects their rights, and provide them with the equal opportunities. A world, where people regardless of their gender identity can thrive.
Irene Genzmer
Gender Strategy
Our goal of achieving inclusive and equitable societies is at risk. Populist movements and authoritarian regimes are restricting fundamental human rights, including those of women and people with diverse gender identities. This prospect motivates us more than ever to counteract these movements. GIZ is very well equipped to do so. The new Gender Strategy aims to pull our knowledge, experience and partnerships together to increase our impact in promoting gender equality and equal opportunities worldwide. It also provides strategic direction and key interventions to lead the way for the coming years.
Gender Award 2024
The Award Winners are:
GG1 – Gender Equality is an important and deliberate objective
1st Place: Supporting Peaceful Coexistence in Yemen – Arabia Felix Brand
1st Place: Supporting Peaceful Coexistence in Yemen – Women Empowerment Output
3rd Place: Women’s Energy Fund – FEM
GG2 – Gender Equality is the main objective of the project
1st Place: Revolutionizing Urban Mobility through Gender Transformative Interventions in India
GM – Gender Mainstreaming inside GIZ
1st Place: From gender approach to practice at GIZ Colombia
2nd Place: Periods@Work – many initiatives, one goal
3rd Place: LGBTIQ+ Inclusion and Mainstreaming: “Do no harm, but do something!”
News
MenstruAction – One goal, many initiatives (3/7/2025) Posted in: Gender Week Blog - NEW: 2015-2025 Anniversary Edition of our MenstruAction Flipbook! 👉 GIZ_MenstruAction-Publication-2025-WEB v15 This year marks the 10th anniversary of the… …- Reinforcing Gender Diversity in the Tunisian Private Sector (1/15/2025) Posted in: Gender Week Blog - It is with great pride that we announce the end of this edition of our “Gender Diversity Management” process,… …
Let’s talk about Periods@Work (10/18/2024) Posted in: Gender Week Blog - It's time to talk about one of the most natural processes – the menstrual cycle. And yes, periods don’t take… …
Game Over: a methodology that shows young Ecuadorians that violence against women is not something to be taken lightly (9/16/2024) Posted in: Gender Week Blog - Imagine a prevention method that is not only educational, but also incredibly "cool", as Dhanna B., a student at the… …
From Evidence to Prevention. How to Prevent Violence against Women in Ecuadorian Universities – Video (5/29/2024) Posted in: Gender Week Blog - More than a third of female professors and students in Ecuadorian universities claim have been assaulted by their (ex) partners… …