Gender equality
Gender Equality
Women and girls often face obstacles that make it impossible for them to lead the lives they dream of. Our gender equality programs focus on removing those obstacles by expanding access to good health, economic opportunity, and dignity. Because when women and girls have the power to choose their own destinies, the whole world is better off.
As women gain rights, families flourish and so do societies. That connection is built on a simple truth: Whenever you include a group that’s been excluded, you benefit everyone.
Melinda French Gates
Related program strategies
Learn more about the foundation’s strategies that focus on gender equality to break down barriers for women and girls.
Latest articles in gender equality
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How a computer scientist is using AI to save mothers’ lives in Pakistan
Dr. Maryam Mustafa is building an AI tool to close dangerous gaps in maternal care and help more women in Pakistan survive pregnancy and childbirth.
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The scientist reinventing beans to grow Uganda’s economy
Dr. Clare Mukankusi develops climate-resilient beans to help Uganda’s farmers adapt, boost food security, and grow economic opportunity.
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A doctor at the intersection of women’s health and economic power
Dr. Stellah Bosire champions women’s economic empowerment and health equity. Learn how her work is transforming lives in Kenya and beyond.
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Six innovations transforming the future of global health
Six global health innovations saving lives—from drones to AI ultrasounds. Discover how these breakthroughs are transforming healthcare worldwide.
Jennifer Gardy
Deputy Director, Malaria Surveillance, Data, and Epidemiology, Gates Foundation
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Q&A: How strengthening the care economy can boost women’s workforce participation
A specialist in gender data and evidence explains how challenges and opportunities on the path to creating a more equitable care system could increase women’s participation in the global workforce.
Radu Ban
Senior Program Officer, Gender Data and Evidence, Gates Foundation
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One doctor’s journey to transform newborn care
An Indian pediatrician transforms newborn care by championing a life-saving approach.
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Five innovators shaping the Future of Health
Meet global experts who are working to ensure that every child has the chance to reach their full potential and how the innovations they use are addressing global health challenges.
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Listening to women: Transforming family planning through contraceptive choice
Family planning researchers are taking a different approach to measuring women’s needs for contraceptive access and getting more accurate data in the process.
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Bill Gates on how feeding children properly can transform global health
The stomach influences every aspect of human health, says the philanthropist.
Bill Gates
Chair, Board Member, Gates Foundation
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The critical reason to close gender gaps in agriculture
Empowering women who work in agriculture presents a major opportunity. Chief of Economic Empowerment Jemimah Njuki at UN Women tells us why it is critical that the progress of agriculture is truly inclusive.
Jemimah Njuki
Chief of Economic Empowerment, UN Women
