Not another SDG 5 booklet

The "Not Another SDG 5 booklet" presents an incisive exploration of SDG 5 - Gender Equality. It advocates for a comprehensive view of gender, recognizing a spectrum of identities and confronting systemic discrimination and violence. The booklet underscores the ambition of SDG 5, highlighting the need for dialogues on power sharing, leadership, and the intersectionality of social justice and human rights. Critical interlinkages between SDG 5 and other goals are examined, demonstrating gender equality's centrality to sustainable development. The booklet outlines the roles of pivotal actors such as UN Women and the European Institute for Gender Equality, and discusses key challenges communities face, including discrimination, violence, and economic and political inequality. Monitoring strategies are emphasized, focusing on the necessity of disaggregated data to target interventions effectively. The booklet compares UN and EU approaches to monitoring gender equality, emphasizing systematic and strategic methodologies. Local governments' contributions to implementing and monitoring SDG 5 are described, with an emphasis on adapting global targets to local realities. EU policy initiatives for combating gender inequality are outlined, alongside examples of local actions, such as support services for survivors of gender-based violence. The booklet critically assesses Europe's progress towards SDG 5, revealing slow advancements and calling for accelerated action to meet 2030 targets. It concludes with a vision beyond 2030, imagining a society founded on gender equality principles, where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed without gender-based barriers. The booklet serves as a vital tool for those engaged in gender equality, providing insights and guidelines for realizing the full potential of SDG 5.