GGI x Gender Equality

Gender Equality is a core focus area of GGI, grounded in the belief that women and girls must have equal rights, opportunities, safety, and participation in all aspects of society. GGI’s work contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls—by addressing structural barriers, preventing violence, and strengthening women’s leadership and participation.

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What does gender equality mean at GGI?

At GGI, gender equality means ensuring that women and girls can:

  • Live free from violence and discrimination
  • Access education, skills, and leadership opportunities
  • Participate equally in social, economic, and public life
  • Exercise agency, voice, and decision-making power

Gender equality is understood as both a human rights principle and a foundation for sustainable development.

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How does GGI contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?

GGI’s programs directly support:

  • SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by preventing violence against women and girls, promoting leadership, and expanding opportunities
  • SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through prevention, community safety, and participation
  • SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by supporting safe access to education, work, and economic participation

By linking safety, empowerment, and participation, GGI advances multiple SDGs in an integrated way.

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Why is preventing violence essential to gender equality?

Violence against women and girls is one of the most significant barriers to gender equality. It limits:

  • Freedom of movement
  • Access to education and employment
  • Participation in leadership and public life

GGI addresses gender equality by focusing on prevention, recognizing that women cannot fully participate or lead if they are unsafe or unsupported.

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How does GGI promote gender equality in practice?

GGI promotes gender equality through:

  • Sport-based prevention and self-protection programs
  • Leadership development and capacity building for women
  • Community and institutional partnerships
  • Programs that challenge harmful norms and promote inclusion

These approaches are designed to create lasting change at both individual and systemic levels.

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