Gender Equality Week

About Gender Equality Week

Learn more about the history behind Canada’s Gender Equality Week.

Benefits of gender equality

Discover how advancing gender equality leads to greater health, happiness, and economic prosperity, and how it benefits everyone; women, men, and gender diverse communities.

Gender equality achievements

Discover how the government has been investing in gender equality.

Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Learn more about the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action to advance gender equality around the world.

Learning toolkit

Access educational tools, activities and resources to celebrate Gender Equality Week.