Introduction
Women and girls in all parts of the world experience discrimination. Since discrimination based on gender is present in all spheres of life, we have to make sure that our development programmes and projects promote equal participation. Women and girls should not be left behind, therefore we must include a gender perspective in development programmes and projects.
Gender equality means that all people, regardless of gender, have the same preconditions, opportunities, and rights to shape their own lives and influence society. To achieve gender equality, it's vital to grasp the link between power and discrimination. Counteracting negative structures involves addressing power relations between women and men, as well as power relations within groups of women and groups of men. A
"gender analysis" is not only mandatory for SMC funding but also essential for addressing real development issues and meeting the needs and desires of beneficiaries.
