SDG 5: Gender Equality

By 2030, all forms of discrimination against women and girls everywhere should be ended. Instead, women and girls should have equal opportunities to participate in political, economic and public life.

‘Safe menstrual hygiene is linked to educational opportunities’

Cleophas Mugenyi and Angella Nansubuga from Uganda’s Ministry of Education and Sports talk about hygiene education, stigmas and the role played by the Sanitation for Millions programme.

Talking about the most natural thing in the world

A school in northern Uganda demonstrates how to break taboos and address the subject of menstruation.

Bolivianische Frau steht vor Bergpanorama

Moving forward

GIZ is supporting Bolivia in achieving lasting improvements to its water security. A visit to the Río Azero valley.

Mother Courage

People with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations from Colombia describe their difficult journey towards peace.

‘We see what women have achieved’

Ghanaian farmer Janet Adade is adopting new approaches in agriculture and is passionate about sharing her knowledge.

Abschnitt der algerischen Küstenlandschaft, mit einer hervorstehenden Klippe, die sich steil über das blaue Mittelmeer erhebt. Die Klippe ist dicht bewachsen und im Hintergrund ist der Umriss weiterer Landmassen im Nebel sichtbar.

Custodians of natural treasures

Algeria is rich in biological diversity. The coastal regions in the north are home to many rare delights.

Women's harvest

In northern Mali, women smallholders are providing good and healthy food. Thanks to new vegetable varieties, goat farming and improved methods of growing rice, they are enhancing not only their income, but also their standing in the community.

SDG 5: Gender Equality

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