Definitions for "Gender equality"
The promotion of equality between women and men in relation to their access to social and economic infrastructures and services and to the benefits of development is vital. The objective is reduced disparities between women and men, including in health and education, in employment and economic activity, and in decision-making at all levels. All programmes and projects should actively contribute to reducing gender disparities in their area of intervention. "
Gender equality is defined in terms of equality under the law, equality of opportunity (including equality of rewards for work and equality in access to human capital and other productive resources that provide opportunity) and equality of voice (the ability to influence and contribute to the development process).
Absence of discrimination on the basis of a person's sex in opportunities and the allocation of resources or benefits or in access to services.