19 nations, European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) with the aim of 10x acceleration to the goal of global equality by 2050

Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls

We work towards ensuring a life free from inequality and discrimination for every woman and every girl

About Women20

Women20 (W20) is the official advisory group set up by the G20 to advise on steps to the economic empowerment of women and girls.

The 2025 Presidency is South Africa (sa)

W20SA Defining Value: “Ubuntu” I am because you are, I am because we are

W20 theme for the South African Presidency: Women in Solidarity towards Sustainable Socio-Economic Development

G20 theme for the South African Presidency: Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability

W20SA Defining Value: "Ubuntu": I am because you are, I am because we are

The theme for W20SA:

Women in Solidarity towards sustainable socio-economic development

G20 theme for the South African Presidency:

Solidarity Equality and sustainability

“The moral case for greater gender equity is clear, and so is the economic case.
As countries around the world seek to grow their economies and reduce inequality, tapping into the huge potential of women can be a game changer.”
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund, March 2017

Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion

Women are less likely to be entrepreneurs and face more disadvantages starting their own businesses.  There is a persistent gender gap in access to finance for women to enter the workforce, including women-owned SMMEs.

Care Economy

The care economy – both paid and unpaid care work - sustains current and future generations. However, care work, mostly left to women, receives scant attention in policies and laws worldwide due to gendered perceptions.

Gender-based Violence & Femicide

Gender-based violence is a pandemic that impacts the lives of one in three women worldwide. Domestic violence and Inter-Partner Violence are the most common types of GBV. Violence takes many form including...

Education, STEM & the Digital Divide

Bridging the Gendered Digital Divide can be achieved by accessing, using, and leveraging science, technology and innovation that would promote inclusion in spaces traditionally dominated by men.

Gender-based Violence
& Femicide

Gender-based violence is a pandemic that impacts the lives of one in three women worldwide. Domestic violence and Inter-Partner Violence are the most common types of GBV. Violence takes many form including...

Education, STEM & the Digital Divide

Bridging the Gendered Digital Divide can be achieved by accessing, using, and leveraging science, technology and innovation that would promote inclusion in spaces traditionally dominated by men.

Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion

Women are less likely to be entrepreneurs and face more disadvantages starting their own businesses.  There is a persistent gender gap in access to finance for women to enter the workforce, including women-owned SMMEs.

Care Economy

The care economy – both paid and unpaid care work - sustains current and future generations. However, care work, mostly left to women, receives scant attention in policies and laws worldwide due to gendered perceptions.

Climate Justice & the Environment

The ‘triple planetary crisis’ of climate change, pollution and nature loss, directly impacts on food and water security, health, development and the right to life. Gender, place of living, livelihood and socioeconomic situation determine the gravity...

Health Equity for Women & Girls

Women’s health is deprioritised, underfunded and under-researched, leading to significant challenges while widening gender gaps and social and economic disparities. According to the World Bank 800 maternal deaths occur every day.

Women, Land and Agriculture

Women face a plethora of challenges in accessing and owning land. Rural and indigenous women especially face numerous forms of oppression. Globally, many rural women are the key role players in and custodians of food security.

W20 Celebrating 10 Years

The Women20 (W20) engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20) is celebrating its tenth year under South Africa's presidency, marking a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Climate Justice & the Environment

The ‘triple planetary crisis’ of climate change, pollution and nature loss, directly impacts on food and water security, health, development and the right to life. Gender, place of living, livelihood and socioeconomic situation determine the gravity of.

Health Equity for Women & Girls

Women’s health is deprioritised, underfunded and under-researched, leading to significant challenges while widening gender gaps and social and economic disparities. According to the World Bank 800 maternal deaths occur every day.

Women, Land & Agriculture

Women face a plethora of challenges in accessing and owning land. Rural and indigenous women especially face numerous forms of oppression. Globally, many rural women are the key role players in and custodians of food security.

W20 Celebrating 10 Years

The Women20 (W20) engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20) is celebrating its tenth year under South Africa's presidency, marking a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls

Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion

Women are less likely to be entrepreneurs and face more disadvantages starting their own businesses.  There is a persistent gender gap in access to finance for women to enter the workforce, including women-owned SMMEs.

Care Economy

The care economy – both paid and unpaid care work - sustains current and future generations. However, care work, mostly left to women, receives scant attention in policies and laws worldwide due to gendered perceptions.

Gender-based Violence & Femicide

Gender-based violence is a pandemic that impacts the lives of one in three women worldwide. Domestic violence and Inter-Partner Violence are the most common types of GBV. Violence takes many form including...

Education, STEM & the Digital Divide

Bridging the Gendered Digital Divide can be achieved by accessing, using, and leveraging science, technology and innovation that would promote inclusion in spaces traditionally dominated by men.

Gender-based Violence
& Femicide

Gender-based violence is a pandemic that impacts the lives of one in three women worldwide. Domestic violence and Inter-Partner Violence are the most common types of GBV. Violence takes many form including...

Education, STEM & the Digital Divide

Bridging the Gendered Digital Divide can be achieved by accessing, using, and leveraging science, technology and innovation that would promote inclusion in spaces traditionally dominated by men.

Entrepreneurship & Financial Inclusion

Women are less likely to be entrepreneurs and face more disadvantages starting their own businesses.  There is a persistent gender gap in access to finance for women to enter the workforce, including women-owned SMMEs.

Care Economy

The care economy – both paid and unpaid care work - sustains current and future generations. However, care work, mostly left to women, receives scant attention in policies and laws worldwide due to gendered perceptions.

Climate Justice & the Environment

The ‘triple planetary crisis’ of climate change, pollution and nature loss, directly impacts on food and water security, health, development and the right to life. Gender, place of living, livelihood and socioeconomic situation determine the gravity...

Health Equity for Women & Girls

Women’s health is deprioritised, underfunded and under-researched, leading to significant challenges while widening gender gaps and social and economic disparities. According to the World Bank 800 maternal deaths occur every day.

Women, Land and Agriculture

Women face a plethora of challenges in accessing and owning land. Rural and indigenous women especially face numerous forms of oppression. Globally, many rural women are the key role players in and custodians of food security.

W20 Celebrating 10 Years

The Women20 (W20) engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20) is celebrating its tenth year under South Africa's presidency, marking a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Climate Justice & the Environment

The ‘triple planetary crisis’ of climate change, pollution and nature loss, directly impacts on food and water security, health, development and the right to life. Gender, place of living, livelihood and socioeconomic situation determine the gravity of.

Health Equity for Women & Girls

Women’s health is deprioritised, underfunded and under-researched, leading to significant challenges while widening gender gaps and social and economic disparities. According to the World Bank 800 maternal deaths occur every day.

Women, Land & Agriculture

Women face a plethora of challenges in accessing and owning land. Rural and indigenous women especially face numerous forms of oppression. Globally, many rural women are the key role players in and custodians of food security.

W20 Celebrating 10 Years

The Women20 (W20) engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20) is celebrating its tenth year under South Africa's presidency, marking a significant milestone in the global pursuit of gender equality and women's economic empowerment.

Our impact at w20

Influencing G20 Governments, other organisations to accelerate the steps to global equality by 2050