This report delivers proof of the SDC’s contribution to gender equality in its partner countries in 2019. With continuous policy dialogue and a broad spectrum of gender equality-focused projects, the SDC strives to transform unequal gender relations and improve women’s living conditions on the ground. This means going beyond numerical gender equality and seek substantial impact that makes a difference in women’s and men’s everyday lives. Selected project cases from across the globe illuminate how we pursued our strategic priorities to increase women’s political and economic empowerment and combat SGBV. We wish you a good read!

This first Status Report on Gender Equality presents Switzerland’s contribution in 2017 to achieve gender equality through its international cooperation. Various project cases illuminate the range of opportunities and challengest the SDC and its partners face across its priority gender equality objectives when working towards more equal gender relations on the ground.

This report presents Switzerland’s contribution in 2018 to achieve gender equality through its international cooperation. The presented project cases show the diverse topics and approaches that the SDC and its partners work on to tackle the manifold gender gaps. They illustrate what progress has been achieved, what changes have been induced and what obstacles women and men continue to face. We aim for transformative changes towards more and lasting gender equality. We wish you a good reading.