Every woman and girl – no matter where she lives – deserves to be protected by laws that uphold her equality, dignity, and freedom and allow her to fulfil her potential. And yet, despite commitments made by 193 countries in 1995 at the Beijing Platform for Action, no country has delivered full legal equality for women and girls.

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

A global picture, grounded in local understanding

Equality Now works with women’s rights advocates, lawyers, and civil society in every region to understand how laws are written, implemented, and experienced. This hub brings together legal analysis and understanding from:

Our Policy and Practice centre: 50+ reports and briefs from our global team of experts
Legal submissions: In recent years, we’ve made over 100 legal submissions covering various countries to UN, regional, and national bodies and authorities.
Collaborations with civil society and coalitions across Africa, South Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, the Middle East, and Europe and Central Asia.