Report on the activities of the Economic Commission for Africa relating to subprogramme 6 : Gender equality and women’s empowerment

Abstract

Report on the activities of the Economic Commission for Africa relating to sub programme 6: Gender equality and women’s empowerment. The purpose of the present report is to highlight the key achievements of the sub programme in 2020 and 2021. The challenges faced in the implementation of the work programme are also discussed, as are the lessons learned. Informed by the outcomes of previous Committee meetings and by lessons learned from the work implemented to date, the report also highlights the focus areas planned for 2022 and 2023. The work of sub programme 6 is undertaken by the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Section within the framework of international and regional commitments on gender equality.