Although women make up over 50% of the worlds population, they are routinely discriminated against. Despite strong global efforts, women around the world continue to face discriminatory practices in the economic, social and political spheres throughout their lives.

Working to reverse the tide of inequality, a number of NGOs and UN entities around the world have developed innovative and creative programs which work to stop the deep discrimination facing women and promote gender equality and empower all women and girls. These remarkable programs address nearly every aspect of a woman's life cycle, from focusing on women's and girls' health and education to developing unique strategies for women's economic independence. As the international community focuses on gender equality and empowerment through a number of international frameworks, it is crucial for NGOs and UN entities to continue their innovation in this field.

In this section users can browse a number of these exciting gender-focused programs developed by NGOs and UN entities. Users are encouraged to comment on these projects and submit their own best practices in the field of gender equality and empowerment.