Gender at GIZ

Welcome 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 From grassroots campaigns to global advocacy, people are coming together to challenge outdated norms and champion a fairer, more inclusive world.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.  

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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

2nd Place: Mobilizing and capacitating the Faith Sector as a credible and effective stakeholder in addressing and preventing gender-based violence in South Africa

3rd Place: Women’s Energy Fund – FEM

 

GG2 – Gender Equality is the main objective of the project

1st Place: Mejorando la persecución penal y la resocialización en casos de violencia de género en Latinoamérica y el Caribe

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!”

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