Gender equality is a European value but also a proof of aid effectiveness. There is evidence that gender inequality and poverty are closely related. 

Gender equality and diverging views. Serious man and woman look in different directions, side view, panorama, copy space.

1) EFSD+ | All you wanted to know about gender lens investing and you never dared to ask

    This course, organised by DG INTPA and DG NEAR, in partnership with the Criterion Institute aims at facilitating the understanding of the business case for gender lens investing, as well as the state of play and the opportunities to advance the gender equality EU agenda through the ESFD+.

    Duration: 1 h 30 min

    2) EFSD+ | Gender smart climate finance

      This series of webinars have the objective to increase the knowledge on how to mainstream gender equality and apply a human rights-based approach on investments supported by the EFSD+.

      These webinars will focus on exploring tangible examples of how gender lens investing (GLI) strategies can be applied to improve both financial performance and social impact and merge the business case with gender- transformative impact.

      Duration: 52 min

      3) EFSD+ | Gender Smart Digital Investments

        This webinar aims at enhancing EFSD+ investment officers’ capacities to mainstream gender equality in digital operations, in particular digital infrastructure, and digital solutions. It will facilitate practical knowledge of gender smart digital transformation investment through the presentation of investments that address the digital divide, promote women’s leadership offering digital solutions and contribute to enhance gender equality.

        Duration: 1 h

        4) EFSD+ | Enhancing Care Provision in Investments Projects

          This webinar, organised by DG NEAR and DG INTPA, aims at providing an overall understanding of the care economy as a significant driver of gender equality.

          The care economy encompasses child, elderly, and other forms of care as well as domestic chores, referring to all forms of paid and unpaid care provided within a society.

          Duration: 55 min

          5) EFSD+ | Moving towards gender equal transport: the role of gender-smart infrastructure investments

            This webinar aims at enhancing EFSD+ investment officers’ capacities to mainstream gender equality in investments in the transport sector.

            Duration: 1 h

            6) EFSD + | Gender Bonds

              This webinar aims to provide EFSD+ investment officers with practical knowledge and tools to understand the role of gender bonds and motivate them to take an active role in helping spur the growth of this innovative financial instrument to bolster women’s empowerment and meet crucial sustainable development targets.

              Duration: 1 h

              7) EFSD+ | Urban Development with Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

                This webinar aims to provide EFSD+ investment officers with specific knowledge and tools to understand how gender inequalities are built into our cities, from public spaces to service provision, transportation, land management, and housing.


                Date: May 17th, 2024

                Time: 2:00 to 2:45 PM CET 

                Championing Gender Equality in EU External Cooperation

                  A EU Gender Champion takes the responsibility to make visible at the highest level and give impetus to the EU’s progressive stance on gender equality and women’s human rights.


                  Also available in French Spanish

                  Deniz Kandiyoti: How did gender move to the center of democratic struggles?

                    The central objective of this talk is to analyze how the politics of gender came to occupy a central place in debates over citizenship, national belonging, and the future of democratic governance. These debates diverge widely from challenges and to the most basic rights to freedom of movement and education for women in countries like Afghanistan to demanding full recognition of LGBTQI rights in the European Union.

                    Duration: 1 h 17 min

                    Gender and infrastructure

                      Course on gender and infrastructure: implications of infrastructure and transport programmes.

                      Duration: 20 min

                      Gender and justice

                        This course explains how gender mainstreaming is a key quality and accountability factor in justice sector reforms.

                        Duration: 20 min

                        Gender and value chains

                          This webinar will provide an overview on how to incorporate a gender-responsive approach in the design, implementation and monitoring of value chain development (VCD) projects.

                          Duration: 1 h 10 min