Gender equality is a crosscutting theme and an integral part of all CIDA policies, programs and projects. Addressing gender equality as a crosscutting goal requires that women's views, interests and needs shape the development agenda as much as men's, and that the development agenda supports progress toward more equal relations between women and men.

CIDA focuses on producing results on gender equality in three areas:

increasing the participation of women in decision-making
promoting the human rights of women and girls
reducing inequalities in access to and control over the resources and benefits of development

The following list is a sample of projects that contribute to gender equality. For more projects, consult CIDA's Project Browser. Use the advanced search and type "gender equality" into the keyword box.