Gender equality

Gender equality is essential for building a fair and prosperous society. Empowering women and girls is key to eradicating poverty and achieving sustainable, equitable development. Actions aimed at reducing gender disparities directly contribute to several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 1 (no poverty), SDG 2 (zero hunger), SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth), and SDG 13 (climate action).

Aligned with the Luxembourg Cooperation’s "Gender Strategy", LuxDev prioritises gender equality to maximise the impact of its programmes and address structural inequalities. Committed to inclusive and sustainable development, the Agency collaborates with diverse partners to promote gender mainstreaming and empower women and girls across all its interventions.

We systematically integrates gender considerations into all projects and programmes we implement, ensuring alignment with national priorities and strategies in its partner countries.

For every intervention, we conduct gender analyses to identify the specific needs and challenges faced by men, women, girls, and boys. This approach helps remove barriers to equality and expands opportunities for all, reinforcing the principle of “leaving no one behind”.

Improving women’s and girls’ access to healthcare

In the health sector, particularly in sexual and reproductive rights, LuxDev supports initiatives to enhance access to quality healthcare services for women and girls. These efforts address structural and cultural barriers that limit their autonomy. Training programmes for healthcare providers are also implemented to ensure respectful, inclusive, and equitable care.

Strengthening women’s employability

In education and vocational training, LuxDev promotes inclusive programmes that facilitate women’s entry into the job market. These initiatives help reduce occupational segregation and increase employment opportunities for women and girls.

Beyond gender equality, our initiatives align with a broader human rights-based approach. Ensuring that the voices of the most vulnerable are heard and included in decision-making processes is central to the success of our initiatives.

Additionally, LuxDev actively promotes impact finance as a key driver of women’s economic empowerment. Initiatives such as improving access to finance, providing financial literacy education, and supporting female entrepreneurship help reduce economic inequalities. These actions equip women with the skills and resources needed to manage and grow their businesses, thus contributing to more resilient and equitable societies.