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Gender justice

GFC and our partners promote gender equity, advance girls’ education, inspire healthy masculinities, support the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, and ensure that young people live free from gender-based violence and exploitation.

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How we’re supporting gender justice

Harmful gender norms don’t just limit the potential of girls and young women, they also prevent boys and men from fully embracing their strengths and identities. We’re committed to championing girls’ rights while also promoting healthy forms of masculinity that focus on empathy, care, and respect. Gender justice is critical for every child to feel safe, valued, and confident in their potential to thrive.

We support our partners around the world to champion gender justice. Our community-based partners are dedicated to advancing the rights of girls and young women, , while addressing gender-based violence, harmful norms, and traditional practices that perpetuate inequality. We equally believe in the power of boys and young men to fully express themselves and to engage in actions that promote ‘healthy masculinities’ – challenging harmful stereotypes and promoting positive, supportive masculinity that benefits everyone.

For LGBTQ+ youth around the world, life can be incredibly challenging, often marked by discrimination, isolation, and violence, which can severely impact their mental health and overall well-being. GFC works with community-based partners to champion LGBTQ+ youth, ensuring they have safe spaces to grow, learn, and express themselves fully.

Our gender justice initiatives

The difference we’re making in gender justice

Through our work with partners across 22 countries, GFC is playing a crucial role in driving gender justice and equality for all children and young people. From championing girls' education and advocating for sexual and reproductive health to serving the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth and conducting community advocacy and outreach, GFC’s vision is a world where every child grows up safe, valued, and free from discrimination.

66 gender justice focused organizations in 24 countries
59 % women-led partners
33 % youth led partners
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Fanzine Unlearning by Playing

Gender justice

Fanzine: Unlearning by Playing

Global Fund for Children and its Girls Experiencing Migration (GEM) initiative partner Otros Dreams en Acción, co-designed a magazine, also known as a zine, in the form of a children’s activity book that shares activities and reflections from the initiative.

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