How human rights can strengthen prospects for gender-equitable inclusive growth

Extreme levels of inequality, widespread joblessness and insecurity, large-scale environmental disasters, and the rise of right-wing movements and governments all over the world indicate the urgency of rethinking economics and economic policy. Yet dominant approaches to economic policy have focused on a handful of narrow goals, such as the growth of GDP. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmenthas brought a focus on inclusive growth rather than growth for its own sake.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Gender Equality

Partnerships for the Goals

Decent Work and Economic Growth