Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

UNCTAD has published new guidelines to collect data to help policymakers tackle gender inequalities in trade.

Experts examine the challenges to overcome to level the digital trade playing field for women in developing countries and boost gender equality.

The UN Trade Forum 2023 will highlight how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges including protecting the ocean, reducing digital and gender inequalities, and building more resilient economies.

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

Experts at an UNCTAD event outline how to enable women to benefit more from the digital revolution and enhance their participation in trade.

An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD and Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework

UNCTAD’s online courses equip participants to design and implement policies to bridge gender gaps in trade.

Participants of UNCTAD and Okayama University’s Young Female Scientist Programme are breaking the glass ceiling in science, technology, engineering and maths.