Gender Equality
The Community of Democracies is committed to the advancement of women’s participation in public life, in line with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda that recognizes Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality as crucial to the achievement of all SDGs.


Working Group on Women and Democracy
Co-chaired by Finland and Lithuania, the Working Group brings together governments and civil society committed to the common goal of achieving gender equality and ensuring meaningful women’s participation in public life and is determined to take concrete actions towards that aim. The Working Group is co-chaired by Finland and Lithuania.


Engaging Women in Sustaining Peace:
A Guide to Best Practices
The publication identifies best practices in women’s participation in conflict resolution and peacebuilding from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as challenges that women face in these post-conflict settings. Click here to download


Women in Peacebuilding: Stories
Based on interviews with women leaders in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, the Stories highlight achievements of women in sustaining peace as well as challenges to their participation in the field of peacebuilding. Go to the Stories


Women Leading in Crises: Interview Series
This interview series brings together a diverse set of voices of established and emerging women activists and politicians to discuss their experiences of leadership in each region of the world. Go to the Stories