The next G7 Summit will be held this weekend in Biarritz, France. It will gather the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, to discuss global policy issues of high relevance on diplomatic agendas. And this year, France is focused on tackling the roots of inequality. That's great news for our community of advocates.
To ensure leaders use their power to drive progress for girls and women, the Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) – of which Women Deliver President/CEO Katja Iversen is a member – developed a package of recommendations, backed up by 79 inspiring laws.
Recommendations from the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Group
The GEAC's message to world leaders is clear:
- Ditch gender discriminatory laws
- Push progressive ones
- Invest in implementation and women's orgs
- Measure, treasure, and move from words to action
Following these recommendations is an important step in that direction because all words matter, but words in legislation matter a little more.
