
SDG 5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
How this Goal works as a Guide for our work
We support equal rights, land access and decision-making.
How GIS supports our work
Map inequality and target programmes for impact.
5.1
Indicator
SDG Indicator
End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.
What this means for Seeds for Development
End discrimination against women and girls.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support equal rights, land access and decision-making.
Map inequality and target programmes for impact.
5.2
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls, including trafficking and exploitation.
What this means for Seeds for Development
End violence and exploitation of women and girls.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We rebuild safety and dignity and prevent violence through education.
Identify vulnerability hotspots and coordinate protection.
5.3
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Stop early marriage and FGM.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We keep girls in school and promote health and rights.
Map age and education patterns to monitor protection.
5.4
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Recognise and value unpaid care and domestic work and promote shared responsibility within households.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Recognise unpaid care and reduce burdens through services.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We create childcare and services so women can participate fully.
Track time use and service access to reduce workloads.
5.5
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Ensure equal leadership opportunities for women.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We support women leaders in committees, schools and co-ops.
Map where women hold roles and where inclusion lags.
5.6
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Ensure access to reproductive health and rights.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We connect women and girls to family planning and maternal care.
Map clinic access and outreach coverage to find gaps.
5.A
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources and access to ownership and control over land and property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Give women equal rights to land, property and finance.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We help women gain control over land, seeds and income.
Map land ownership and access to support reforms.
5.B
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular ICT, to promote the empowerment of women.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Use technology to empower women.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We use simple digital tools to collect data and give women a voice.
Mobile GIS helps women track resources and decisions.
5.C
Indicator
SDG Indicator
Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality.
What this means for Seeds for Development
Adopt and enforce strong gender equality policies.
What Seeds for Development is doing
We work with leaders to support women’s safety, rights and opportunities.
Use GIS evidence to support policy and monitor progress.

