Gender Equality Seal

An accelerator driving organizations and policies to deliver inclusive and lasting impact for all

Discover the Gender Equality Seal


The Gender Equality Seal is UNDP’s global certification programme supporting organizations to accelerate institutional transformation towards gender equality results. 

A certification that builds capacity and recognizes the strong performance of organizations — including private and public institutions — in advancing gender equality.

 

More than 10 years of experience supporting organizations to achieve internationally recognized global standards on gender equality. 

 A package of services and tested tools through which UNDP provides sustained and tailored support to our partners and clients. 

GENDER EQUALITY SEAL logo: blue GENDER and SEAL, orange EQUALITY with two bars, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions

GENDER Equality Seal for UNDP Offices and development partners

GENDER Equality Seal for Private Companies

How to get the Gender Equality Seal

ENGAGE 

Express the formal commitment

SET THE BASELINE

Conduct a self-assessment on the Seal Standard

IMPLEMENT 

Prepare and implement an action plan for improvement

ASSESS 

Submit to an external assessment

GET AWARDED 

Get recognized with the Gender Equality Seal

Our reach

Engaging in the Gender Equality Seal process is triggering transformative actions for gender equality across the world. See where public institutions, development organizations, and private sector companies are turning commitments into results in every region. 

    Development

    Public Institutions

    Private Sector

    Countries that have implemented all 3 Seals

    Our impact

     

    323,000

    Public Officers

    are enhancing their capacities for gender responsive policymaking through the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions

    120+

    UNDP Country Offices

    are walking the talk on gender equality as part of the Gender Equality Seal for Development

    1,000+

    Private Companies

    Private companies are advancing gender equality in practice through the UNDP Gender Seal for the Private Sector