KEMI 2EN15 - Gender Disparities in the Modern World: Realities, Roots and Remedies

Gender equality lies at the heart of human rights, as half of the world’s population consists of women who too often do not enjoy the same conditions, opportunities, and privileges as men. Promoting gender equality at all levels is therefore a cornerstone of the 2030 Agenda, adopted in 2015 by 193 United Nations member states. While Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 — “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” — is fundamental, equality also serves as a key lever for the successful implementation of all other SDGs.

Although women’s participation in economic and political life has improved globally, progress remains limited, uneven, and at times subject to regression.

In light of the multiple crises facing the world today, the significant advances achieved in gender equality are occasionally at risk, underscoring the need to understand the complex issues involved.

This course equips future leaders with essential concepts for designing and implementing effective resource mobilisation strategies informed by gender equality principles. It also explores how inclusion fosters creativity, innovation, competitiveness, and impact, and how increased participation of women in governance contributes to higher-quality decision making.

Students’ evaluations will be based on a combination of individual and collective work including oral presentations and written contributions. This approach should help assess each student’s diverse skills and reinforce their understanding of the key takeaways from the course.