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Experts.
From expertise to influence: shaping gender equal laws
In 2024, we improved justice for over 52 million women & girls.
In 2024, we contributed to driving legal progress across all four of our thematic focus areas.
Among the most notable changes we contributed to were Colombia’s abolition of child marriage, Kyrgyzstan’s strengthened GBV protections (including added protections for women and girls with disabilities), and the progressive integration of a gender lens into the UN’s Pact for the Future and Global Digital Compact. In each case, our contributions were pivotal – not just in securing legal change, but in ensuring its quality and impact for all women and girls worldwide.
Championed women’s rights in 85 countries, with 80 team members across 23 countries leading legal and policy reforms for a more just world.
Sustained powerful partnerships with 267 organizations in 52 countries, combining global expertise with local knowledge to deliver lasting change from the ground up.
Strengthened our global reach by forming 34 new partnerships across six regions and at the global level. These new alliances include civil society groups, women’s rights organizations, academic institutions, coalitions, and government-related bodies bringing unique expertise and local insight.
Together, they strengthen our ability to drive gender justice in diverse contexts, reinforcing our commitment to collaboration as a catalyst for lasting change.
Collaborated for global change as a member of 38 coalitions, working alongside more than 3,000 organizations and individuals. We played a key role in 24 of these, helping to launch new coalitions, funding essential work, and leading as secretariat, advisors, and steering group members.
Invested in 59 partners for change in 41 countries, with over $1.1 million in subgrants, co-funding vital initiatives led by women’s rights organizations worldwide.
Trained over 1,200 changemakers – from officials to young activists – across 47 workshops. Topics ranged from tech accountability to sensitive reporting on FGM.
Offered important thought leadership on gender equality in over 120 spaces, including delivering keynote speeches, hosting webinars, joining podcasts, and speaking as panelists across digital, national, and global platforms. Our voice was further amplified through awards received and presented-ensuring that gender justice remained at the forefront of international discourse and achievement.
Secured high profile media coverage with nearly 7,000 media placements across international, regional, and national outlets, covering issues from sexual violence to family law. This widespread media presence underscores the increasing global recognition of our work and the impact of our advocacy efforts.
Pushed for change in 132 high-level spaces-including 43 official meetings, 58 informal ones, and 31 convenings with leaders in law, government, and human rights.
Published 36 reports to drive change, with our research covering topics from child marriage to digital abuse, spanning six world regions. Our landmark report on rape laws in 47 African countries exposed urgent gaps in justice-and called on governments to act.
Made 78 legal submissions covering 38 countries to UN, regional, and national bodies and authorities. So far, over half have directly shaped official recommendations. We are still awaiting responses to 23 more.
Advanced 17 groundbreaking legal cases, delivering real-world impact and tackling systemic injustice through strategic litigation. Two major wins in Bolivia and Kenya, including reparations for survivors and mandatory sentencing for sexual violence.
With your support, we will continue to use the power of the law to challenge governments to end systematic discrimination, creating enduring equality for women and girls everywhere.
