WELCOME TO THE UN GENDER EQUALITY ACCELERATION PLAN
The UN System-Wide Gender Equality Acceleration Plan (GEAP) was launched on 8 March 2024 by the UN Secretary-General as a flagship initiative to accelerate progress on gender equality across the UN system.
It sets out our commitment to accelerate ongoing efforts to achieve much needed internal UN transformation. When fully implemented, the GEAP will enable all UN entities, no matter their mandate, to support all 193 UN Member States and other stakeholders to advance the rights of women and girls.
This ambitious plan is rooted in Our Common Agenda and commits to placing women and girls at the centre of renewed, inclusive multilateralism.
At a time of unprecedented pushback against women¡¯s rights across the world, the United Nations mustleadby example and deliver for and with women and girls.¡±
ANT?NIO GUTERRES, United Nations Secretary-General
Our pillars
The Gender Equality Acceleration Plan consists of five bold pillars each designed to work in concert together to achieve transformative results for gender equality within the United Nations System.
Governance
Good governance is at the heart of GEAP.
Leading the charge, the dynamic Gender Steering Group, chaired by the Secretary General sets goals and tracks progress at the highest levels of the United Nations System.
The Deputy Secretary General leads the Advisory Group, which brings together Member States, United Nations Entity Principles and civil society.
The Task Team, led by a High-Level Advisor, focuses on problem-solving and oversees six working groups that implement GEAP initiatives.
Coordination is managed by the GEAP Secretariat, based in UN-Women, with support from the Task Team.
News & spotlights
On Woman?s Day, the UN Secretary General announced our commitment to the Gender Equality Clarion Call based on four priorities: unified leadership, action against pushbacks, coordinated impact and protection of women human rights defenders.
Promising Practices: Revitalizing CSW [PDF]
The GEAP through Pillar 5 is pleased to highlight revitalization efforts that strengthen the governance role of the Commission on the Status of Women, following the agreements made by Member States at the Pact for the Future.
8 March, 2025
On International Women¡¯s Day, the Secretary General launched the Gender Equality Clarion Call. The Clarion Call urges a bold approach on Gender Equality, placing it at the heart of the UN¡¯s work.
8 March, 2025
The Secretary General¡¯s Progress Report on the GEAP for 2025 details advancements made by UN Entities towards implementing the GEAP. It also showcases promising practices and ways forward for 2025.
8 March, 2025
Documents
The Gender Equality Acceleration Plan regularly releases documents pertinent to the progress of the plan as well as related materials and resources.
Explore these materials to learn more about the GEAP, its goals and progress.
