Since 1992, we’ve played a pivotal role in the reform of 120 discriminatory laws worldwide – improving the lives of millions of women and girls, their communities and nations, both now and for generations to come.
As an active agent of both legal and systemic change, Equality Now works alongside local, national, and regional partners to secure enduring gender equality in every part of the world.
We combine outstanding technical skill and expertise with global reach and influence to demand, shape and steer the change needed to create a just world for all women and girls. Because equality in law is a fundamental human right that paves the way for more stable, prosperous societies where everyone is free to achieve their full potential.
A world in which all women and girls have equal rights under the law and full enjoyment of their human rights.
To achieve legal and systemic change that addresses violence and discrimination against all women and girls around the world.
We build trust through honesty and transparency, ensuring every voice is valued and every action aligns with our mission.
Diversity is not enough. True inclusion means dismantling power structures, elevating marginalized voices, and making sure everyone has a seat at the table.
Sustainable change requires sustainable people. We fight with strength, but also with care—for ourselves and for each other.
Empathy is the bridge between intention and impact. It means listening deeply, understanding different perspectives, and acting with compassion.
At Equality Now, we recognize that true change begins with seeing the world through the eyes of others—within our teams, our partners, and the communities we serve.
We believe that together, we can create a better future for everyone.
That’s why we work alongside a wide range of local, national, and regional partners, developing strategic coalitions to secure enduring gender equality in every part of the world.
In 2024, we sustained powerful partnerships with 267 organizations in 52 countries, combining global expertise with local knowledge to deliver lasting change from the ground up.
Equality Now began our journey in 1992. There, three human rights lawyers, Jessica Neuwirth, Navanetham “Navi” Pillay, and the late Feryal Gharahi, came together to ensure women’s equality, often relegated to the realm of culture, was brought squarely into the field of human rights. This shift would help ensure that countries prioritize women’s rights, afford resources, and elevate it to an international concern.
For more than 30 years, we have worked tirelessly to achieve a vision of the future in which all women and girls can enjoy equal treatment under the law.
