Over the past three decades, Georgia has made significant strides towards a more equal and inclusive society. However, deep-rooted inequalities and persistent stereotypes continue to hinder progress.
The repeal of electoral gender quotas in 2024 highlights ongoing barriers to equality, while women's representation in decision-making remains limited—just 18.4 percent in parliament (2023) and 24 percent in local administrations (2023).
Economic inclusion is similarly limited: nearly 60 percent of women are absent from the formal labour market. Women own only one-third of active enterprises and hold just 16.5 percent of top management positions in private companies (UN Women/ILO, 2023).
The monthly gender pay gap has narrowed by 2.1 percentage points since 2022, averaging 20.9 percent in 2023. Yet, disparities persist across sectors, ranging from 41.6 percent in crafts and trades to 12.9 percent in sales and services (GEOSTAT, 2023).
Gender-based violence remains a pressing issue, with 50.1 percent of women aged 15-69 experiencing it in their lifetime (UN Women).
Despite these challenges, public attitudes are shifting. Research reveals growing support for gender equality: three out of four men are comfortable with women managers, and 60 percent of Georgians believe women’s involvement in politics benefits the country (UNDP/UNFPA, 2020).
18.4%
Women in Parliament
2023
24%
Women in Local Administrations
2023
54.4%
Labour Force Participation for Women
2023
20.9%
Gender Pay Gap
2023
Our Goals
Gender equality and inclusion are at the heart of UNDP’s work. We integrate these core principles across our policies and programmes to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Our mission is to advance women's participation in politics, governance, and the economy while partnering with local and global stakeholders to promote women’s rights, challenge discrimination, and combat gender-based violence.
We also focus on fostering social inclusion, strengthening the care economy, and addressing discrimination against women and underrepresented groups, including LGBTQI+ communities and ethnic and religious minorities.
Through inclusive economic development, we work to ensure that both women and men benefit equally while enhancing skills and knowledge to build resilience to climate change.
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