Equality Now awards and recognition

Equality Now is a worldwide human rights organisation dedicated to securing the legal and systemic change needed to end discrimination against all women and girls, everywhere. When people ask if we’re a good non-profit or if they can trust us with their money, we’re proud to say yes. Since our inception in 1992, we have worked tirelessly to achieve this goal, playing a role in reforming 135 discriminatory laws globally, positively impacting the lives of hundreds of millions of women and girls, their communities and nations, both now and for generations to come. 

Beyond our annual impact reports and financial statements, which demonstrate how we use funds to protect women’s and girls’ rights, we have also been evaluated by independent, impartial organisations like Charity Navigator, who all agree – Equality Now is a trusted, reliable non-profit that delivers results.

Independent reviews

Equality Now has the highest possible ratings on both Charity Navigator and Candid, formerly Guidestar, demonstrating our commitment to transparency.

Fundraising commitment

Equality Now is committed to fundraising ethically and protecting your data, and we are proud to be a member of the Fundraising Regulator.

Charity Navigator Four Star Badge

Supporter Testimonials

As valued as the badges earned from independent organisations like Charity Navigator and Candid are the volunteered testimonials provided by our global community.

“To manifest my desire for significant and lasting change for women and children everywhere around the globe, I am proud to place trust in Equality Now, an organisation that reflects my values and views above, and has become an established catalyst of successful transformation since its founding.”

“Equality Now does amazing work in ending harmful, outdated practices and improving lives around the world. Their thoughtful efforts help both individuals and communities elevate and thrive, and I wholeheartedly support their mission.”

 

“It’s important that the charities I support work closely with the communities they are trying to help, use funds efficiently, and have a proven record of making meaningful and measurable change. I was impressed by Equality Now’s global scale, efficacy, and commitment to making the world better for women and girls.”

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Awards & leadership recognition

Over the years, Equality Now has been recognised for the effectiveness of our international work to promote and ensure women’s and girls’ equal rights. When you donate to Equality Now, you can be assured that you’re putting your money to good use.

 

 

Equality Now and our staff around the world have received the following awards and recognitions for our work protecting and promoting the rights of all women and girls.

NBC 4 Washington

NBC 4 Washington recognised Mona Sinha as one of the Top 30 Global Women Thought Leaders at the Forefront of Global Transformation in Fall 2025.

Anthem Awards – Silver

The Anthem Awards recognised Equality Now as a Silver Winner in 2025.

Founders Award

The Elevate Prize Foundation awarded Equality Now their Founder’s Award in 2025.

International Gender Equality Prize

Awarded to Equality Now by The Government of Finland in 2019.

Visionary Award

Awarded by A Call to Men to S. Mona Sinha in 2024.

Comms Changemaker of the Year

Awarded to Tara Carey by Charity Comms in 2023.

2024 Epiq Women Awards for Justice and Advocacy

Awarded by the NY Bar Association to S. Mona Sinha in 2024.

Catalyst Award

Awarded by Women Moving Millions to S. Mona Sinha in 2024.

Celebrating Women Award

Awarded by The New York Women’s Foundation to S. Mona Sinha in 2024.

Inspiring Women Award

Awarded by the Grace Institute to S. Mona Sinha in 2024.

Gender Equality Gamechanger

Apolitical named S. Mona Sinha as one of their 50 Gender Equality Gamechangers in 2024.

Nonprofit Power Players

Politics NY named S. Mona Sinha in their 2024 Nonprofit Power Players list.

Securing legal equality for women and girls unlocks the full promise of gender equality—and with it, a future that is stronger and more sustainable for everyone.

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