Why invest in gender-transformative education

If you think gender work is just about workshops and awareness-raising… read this. Because what we’re up against isn’t a lack of information, it’s entrenched power. This isn’t just another gender checklist. It’s a step-by-step guide for reshaping how we design, implement, and evaluate programmes, so they stop reinforcing inequality and start shifting it. What you’ll find inside: ✔️ Concrete tools anchored in feminist principles like the TLWR framework and gender power analysis methods. ✔️ Step-by-step guidance with real-world examples from Senegal, Nepal, Cuba, Ethiopia, and Myanmar. ✔️ Intersectionality is addressed. It tackles how race, class, age, sexuality, and disability intersect with gender. ✔️ Clear distinctions between gender-aware, gender-sensitive, and gender-transformative programming so you can assess where you are and what it takes to move further. ✔️ A roadmap to reshape your Theory of Change to focus on shifting power, not just increasing participation. ✔️ Practices that move beyond quotas and representation to actually change norms, policies, and institutional structures. 💾 Well worth saving this post 🙂 Follow me for similar content #GenderTransformative

Education – The Key to Women’s Empowerment and Success March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and recognize the barriers that still exist. If there is one force that has consistently transformed the lives of women globally, it is education. Education isn’t just about learning—it’s about economic independence, leadership opportunities, and breaking barriers. Women who have access to quality education are more likely to: 📚 Advance in their careers and enter industries that have been historically male-dominated 💡 Gain financial independence, start businesses, and become decision-makers 🌍 Influence future generations, shaping policies that drive gender equality and economic growth Yet, despite progress, educational disparities persist, limiting opportunities for many women worldwide. That’s why continued advocacy for equal access to education is essential. I have personally seen how education opens doors—not just in my own journey across law, business, and academia, but in the lives of the women I’ve mentored. When we invest in women’s education, we invest in a future of stronger, more empowered communities. Is there a woman in your network who has advanced her career through education? Let’s celebrate her! #WomensHistoryMonth #EducationForAll #WomenEmpowerment #Leadership #EconomicIndependence #BreakingBarriers #LifelongLearning #CareerGrowth #FutureLeaders #EqualityMatters

Education isn't just a pathway to success – it's a fundamental human right. Yet today, over 122 million women and girls worldwide are denied this basic right, locked out of classrooms and opportunities that could transform their lives. Poverty, early marriage, and gender-based violence continue blocking millions from accessing education, while discriminatory practices keep talented minds from reaching their full potential. But change is possible. By creating safe, inclusive learning environments, challenging harmful practices, and advocating for policies that prioritize girls' education, we can unlock potential that transforms lives. When we educate girls, we spark innovation, foster understanding, and build foundations for sustainable change. Every mind deserves the chance to grow, learn, and shape our future. It's the key to breaking barriers and uplifting women everywhere. 🔗 Learn more in our Gender Snapshot: https://lnkd.in/eDcUwdrM 🔗 Discover UNESCO's HerAtlas, an interactive tool that provides key data to monitor girls' & women's right to education around the world: https://lnkd.in/ewj9pb-6   #ForAllWomenAndGirls #InternationalDayOfEducation #EducationDay #Education #Innovation #GenderEquality UN Women