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Stay updated about the latest guidance, reports, progress and data related to the UN Gender Equality Acceleration Plan.

GEAP Political Strategy
OHCHR and UN Women, co-chairs of the GEAP Working Group, have issued a Political Strategy to guide implementation of the Gender Equality Clarion Call, strengthening coordinated UN leadership and action to counter backlash, safeguard progress, and advance transformative change for women and girls. Read the full strategy and the executive summary.
New GEAP Guidance for Country Teams
To accelerate action advancing gender equality on the ground, the GEAP Country Level Working Group, Co-Chaired by DCO and UN Women, has launched a practical guidance note for UN Resident Coordinators and Country Teams. This resource helps align policies, shape programmes, and strengthen accountability at the country level, driving impact where it matters most. Read the guidance here.
Transformative Leadership Options Paper
Discover practical steps for impactful leadership! The GEAP Working Group on Gender-Responsive Leadership, Co-Chaired by UNDP and UNICEF, has finalized its Options Paper on Transformative Leadership for Gender Equality Training across the UN system. This resource offers strategic pathways to embed gender-responsive leadership and drive system-wide change. Explore the paper here.
The Secretary General¡¯s Progress Report on the GEAP for 2025 details advancements made by UN Entities towards implementing the GEAP. It also showcases promising practices and ways forward for 2025.
Clarion Call
On International Women¡¯s Day, the Secretary General launched the Gender Equality Clarion Call. The Clarion Call urges a bold approach on Gender Equality, placing it at the heart of the UN¡¯s work.