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Equality Now leads the way in driving the legal and systemic change needed to end violence and discrimination against all women and girls, everywhere in the world, to the benefit of all.

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We inform and advise; working with governments, policy-makers, and civil society to craft better laws and guide more effective implementation in every part of the world.

We are catalysts.

We convene and connect; building coalitions and creating movements to collectively tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, with partners at both grassroots and global levels.

We are reformers.

We challenge and champion; holding power to account through targeted advocacy and campaigns, while platforming and amplifying the most marginalized voices.

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Driving change since 1992.

The evidence is clear: achieving legal gender equality benefits everyone, providing the foundation for more stable, prosperous societies where all are free to achieve their potential.

Since our inception in 1992, we’ve played a pivotal role in the reform of 130 discriminatory laws worldwide – positively impacting the lives of millions of women and girls, their communities and nations, both now and for generations to come.

Together, we can eliminate all legal and systemic barriers to gender equality and transform the lives of millions more.

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Laws and protections on ending violence against women and girls in Namibia

This factsheet and infographic outline Namibia’s laws, protections, implementation and legal gaps, and support systems and mechanisms on ending violence against women and girls, and provide key recommendations to strengthen prevention, accountability, and survivor-centred responses.

Laws and protections on ending violence against women and girls in Djibouti

This factsheet and infographic outline Djibouti’s laws, protections, implementation and legal gaps, and support systems and mechanisms on ending violence against women and girls, and provide key recommendations to strengthen prevention, accountability, and survivor-centred responses.

Laws and protections on ending violence against women and girls in Eastern & Southern Africa

This collection of factsheets and infographics outlines the laws, protections, implementation challenges, legal gaps, and support mechanisms in 10 select countries in Eastern and Southern Africa related to ending violence against women and girls. Focused on Botswana, Djibouti, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Sudan, Somaliland, South Sudan, Uganda, and the publications provide key recommendations to strengthen prevention, accountability, and survivor-centred responses across diverse legal and policy contexts.

Latest News & Insights

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20th March 2026

10 mins

South Africa’s Marriage Bill must truly protect women and girls

News and Insights

17th March 2026

3 mins

Kyrgyzstan draft law: Addressing sexual violence requires comprehensive measures beyond harsher penalties

News and Insights

8th March 2026

9 mins

Securing the rights of women and girls will transform all of our futures: Introducing Equality Now’s new five year Strategic plan, Securing Rights. Transforming Futures

From S. Mona Sinha – our CEO

4th March 2026

9 mins

Equality is not inevitable: Why International Women’s Day still matters

News and Insights

26th February 2026

31 mins

Where you’ll find Equality Now at CSW70

News and Insights

25th February 2026

11 mins

Advancing legal protection for girls and adolescents in San Luis Potosí, México

News and Insights

25th February 2026

4 mins

Faiza Mohamed stepping off role as Equality Now Africa Director

News and Insights

20th February 2026

11 mins

Equality Culture Club: February 2026

Feminist Culture

17th February 2026

6 mins

Welcoming new members to Equality Now’s boards

News and Insights

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