Overview
Empowering women in economic and environmental decision-making is one of the most important contribution to comprehensive security, not only because it brings economic security for the individual woman and her family but also because increased economic independence has the potential of increasing women’s opportunities in multiple spheres of life, such as political participation, education, business investments, or simply having a stronger say in everyday decisions. These positive effects multiply on the societal level.
Our work
Our thematic and programmatic tasks
Whether in the socio-economic or the environmental security sphere, the promotion of gender equality is of central relevance in all activities undertaken by the Office of the Co-ordinator. Co-operating with the team of the Secretariat’s Gender Issues Programme, the Office works on gender equality initiatives in such varied areas as fostering water management or supporting the engagement of female entrepreneurs through digital upskilling.
News and activities
Current announcements, press releases, media advisories and other updates
Projects
Initiatives funded by individual states and organizations
Resources
Official OSCE documents, publications and other manually selected resources
