Gender equality
The potential of women, girls and the LGBTQI+ community remains to be untapped around the world.
The Netherlands is committed to support these groups and combat gender-based violence.
Among other things, we do this through the SDG5 Fund which focuses on achieving the fifth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN: gender equality.
To reach this goal, the SDG5 Fund has several instruments.
The Power of Women instrument supports women’s rights organisations that empower the political and economic participation of women.
The Leading from the South instrument provides direct financing for feminist organisations in the Global South that strive for the enjoyment of human rights for all women and girls.
The Women, Peace, and Security instrument enhances protection mechanisms in conflict situations and strengthens women’s participation and leadership in conflict resolution.
Finally, the SRHR Partnership Fund stands up for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including freedom of choice and access to commodities and services.
To reach these goals, the SDG5 Fund also engages men and boys across all communities.
Together we already achieved promising results and we continue working towards reaching more gender equality and access to SRHR by 2030.
Read more about our commitment to women's rights and gender equality on government.nl and nlontwikkelingssamenwerking.nl/en.
The potential of women, girls and the LGBTQI+ community remains to be untapped around the world.
The Netherlands is committed to support these groups and combat gender-based violence.
Among other things, we do this through the SDG5 Fund which focuses on achieving the fifth goal of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN: gender equality.
To reach this goal, the SDG5 Fund has several instruments.
The Power of Women instrument supports women’s rights organisations that empower the political and economic participation of women.
The Leading from the South instrument provides direct financing for feminist organisations in the Global South that strive for the enjoyment of human rights for all women and girls.
The Women, Peace, and Security instrument enhances protection mechanisms in conflict situations and strengthens women’s participation and leadership in conflict resolution.
Finally, the SRHR Partnership Fund stands up for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, including freedom of choice and access to commodities and services.
To reach these goals, the SDG5 Fund also engages men and boys across all communities.
Together we already achieved promising results and we continue working towards reaching more gender equality and access to SRHR by 2030.
Read more about our commitment to women's rights and gender equality on government.nl and nlontwikkelingssamenwerking.nl/en.