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When I got my first degree in 1987, schools of higher learning treated gender equality on campus wasn't a problem.  Which made it a HUGE  problem.  It is so refreshing to know that UAlbany has committed to addressing the disparities that exist.

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When I got my first degree in 1987, schools of higher learning treated gender equality on campus wasn't a problem.  Which made it a HUGE  problem.  It is so refreshing to know that UAlbany has committed to addressing the disparities that exist.

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The Sustainable Development Agenda, adopted by UN Member States in 2015, set a 2030 deadline for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Now, with under 10 years left to meet it, the world is not on track. Amid the intersecting crises of COVID-19, the climate emergency, and rising economic and political insecurity, progress on gender equality has not only failed to move forward but has begun to reverse. Around the world, a growing backlash against women's rights is threatening even well-established freedoms and protections.

Without heightened commitment from the global community, gender equality will remain nothing more than an unrealized goal. The time to act and invest in women and girls is now.

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In focus: Sustainable Development Goal 5 | UN Women - Headquarters

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The Sustainable Development Agenda, adopted by UN Member States in 2015, set a 2030 deadline for the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Now, with under 10 years left to meet it, the world is not on track.

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How is the world doing on this SDG 5 goal?

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How is the world doing on this SDG 5 goal?

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Sustainable Development Goal 5

The UN explains: "Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large."
The UN has defined 9 Targets and 14 Indicators for SDG 5. Targets specify the goals and Indicators represent the metrics by which the world aims to track whether these Targets are achieved. Below we quote the original text of all Targets and show the data on the agreed Indicators.

How is the world doing on this goal?

SDG Indicator 5.2.2

Violence against women from persons other than an intimate partner

Definition: Indicator 5.2.2 is the proportion of women and girls aged 15 years and older subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner in the previous 12 months, by age and place of occurrence.

Goal: By 2030 eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls.

We are currently not aware of data for this indicator. You can notify us of available data for this indicator via our feedback form.

SDG Indicator 5.3.1

Women married before age 15 or 18

Definition: Indicator 5.3.1 is the proportion of women aged 20-24 years who were married or in a union before age 15 and before age 18.

This is measured as the share of women aged 20-24 years old who were married before the age of 15; and the share who were married before the age of 18.

Goal: Eliminate child, early or forced marriage by 2030.

More research: Further data and research on this topic can be found at the Our World in Data entry on Violence Against & Rights for Children.

Additional charts:
Does the law prohibit or invalidate child marriage?

SDG Indicator 5.3.2

Female genital mutilation/cutting

Definition: Indicator 5.3.2 is the proportion of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting.

This is measured as the share of women aged 15-49 years old who have gone through partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for cultural or other non-therapeutic reasons.

Goal: Eliminate harmful practices such as female genital mutilation/cutting by 2030.

More research: Further data and research on this topic can be found at the Our World in Data entry on Violence Against & Rights for Children.

SDG Indicator 5.4.1

Time spent on unpaid domestic and care work

Definition: Indicator 5.4.1 is the proportion of time spent on unpaid domestic and care work, by sex, age and location.

This is shown here as the average time men and women spend on unpaid domestic and care work per day.

Goal: By 2030 recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work, and promote shared responsibility within the household and family.

Specific targets related to the distribution and recognition of unpaid work are not clearly defined.

More research: Further data and research on this topic can be found at the Our World in Data entries on Female Labor Supply and Working Hours.

SDG Indicator 5.5.1

Women in political positions

Definition: Indicator 5.5.1 is the proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments and (b) local governments.

This is measured as the share of national parliamentary seats, and ministerial positions held by women for each country in a given year.

Goal: By 2030 ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political life.

Additional charts:
Countries that have ever elected a woman to parliament

SDG Indicator 5.5.2

Women in managerial positions

Definition: Indicator 5.5.2 is the proportion of women in managerial positions.

This is measured as the percentage of firms in any given country with a female as the top manager, and the share of middle or senior management positions filled by a female.

Goal: By 2030 ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political life.

More research: Further data and research on this topic can be found at the Our World in Data entry on Female Labor Supply.

SDG Indicator 5.6.1

Women decision-making on contraceptive use and healthcare

Definition: Indicator 5.6.1 is the proportion of women aged 15-49 years who make their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, contraceptive use and reproductive health care.

This is measured as the percentage of married women aged 15-49 years old who makes their own informed decisions regarding sexual relations, and reproductive healthcare.

Only women who answer "yes" to the following three conditions are considered to make their own informed decisions: can say no to sexual intercourse with their husband or partner if they do not want; decide on use of contraception; and decide on their own healthcare.

Goal: By 2030 ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.

Additional charts:
Share of women using modern contraceptive methods
Share of women using any contraceptive methods
Unmet need for contraception

We are currently not aware of data for this indicator. You can notify us of available data for this indicator via our feedback form.

SDG Indicator 5.C.1

Systems to track gender equality

Definition: Indicator 5.C.1 is the Proportion of countries with systems to track and make public allocations for gender equality and women's empowerment.

Goal: By 2030 adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality.

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Sustainable Development Goal 5 The UN explains: "Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large."

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Gender Equality is a human right AND is the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. COVID has impacted progress made in recent years, exacerbating existing inequality

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Gender Equality is a human right AND is the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. COVID has impacted progress made in recent years, exacerbating existing inequality

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Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to advance gender equality.

Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain pervasive, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could reverse the limited progress that has been made on gender equality and women's rights. The coronavirus outbreak exacerbates existing inequalities for women and girls across every sphere - from health and the economy, to security and social protection.

Women play a disproportionate role in responding to the virus, including as frontline healthcare workers and carers at home. Women's unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19, as they disproportionately work in insecure labour markets. Nearly 60 per cent of women work in the informal economy, which puts them at greater risk of falling into poverty.

The pandemic has also led to a steep increase in violence against women and girls. With lockdown measures in place, many women are trapped at home with their abusers, struggling to access services that are suffering from cuts and restrictions. Emerging data shows that, since the outbreak of the pandemic, violence against women and girls - and particularly domestic violence - has intensified.

5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

5.4 Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate

5.5 Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decisionmaking in political, economic and public life

5.6 Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences

5.A Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws

5.B Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women

5.C Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5) | United Nations Western Europe

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Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to advance gender equality.

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Since its creation 70 years ago, the UN has achieved important results in advancing gender equality, from the establishment of the Commission on the Status of Women - the main global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women - through the adoption of various landmark agreements such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

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through Policy Leadership

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Official Transcripts
All Schools Attended

Statement of Goals
The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of the applicant's field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

*One or two letters of recommendation are encouraged but not required for admission.

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Strengthen women's status in society by supporting social justice and women's equity through administrative leadership in public policy creation, evaluation, and reform. The women and public policy certificate teaches you how to analyze the differential impacts of public policy on women in diverse communities, and how to lead efforts to achieve parity and pave the way for new legislation and protocols within nonprofits and commercial businesses.

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WISH provides scientific and social networking opportunities for faculty in the STEM fields at UAlbany.

The group in turn offers a framework for mentoring female post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates in the STEM fields. WISH was established in 2014 by Elga Wulfert, Professor of Psychology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Marlene Belfort, Professor of Biology and Scientific Director of the interdisciplinary Life Sciences Research Program. Junior and senior faculty members team up monthly for interdisciplinary scientific presentations and discussions of gender equality and work-life integration. Visit the WISH site.

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WISH provides scientific and social networking opportunities for faculty in the STEM fields at UAlbany. The group in turn offers a framework for mentoring female post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and undergraduates in the STEM fields.

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Gender Equality and Empowerment of all women, girls and transgender persons.

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Gender Equality and Empowerment of all women, girls and transgender persons.

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End all forms of discrimination based on gender, gender identity and gender expression throughout every SUNY campus​

The Office of Equity and Compliance works to provide a living, learning, and working experience that is safe, welcoming, and free from workplace discrimination and sexual violence.​

Ensure women's and transgender people’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public university life throughout all SUNY campuses​

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center allows students to engage in dialogue around the intersections of Gender & Sexuality on our campus and in our society.​

Support and enable greater teaching, research and engagement opportunities throughout faculty, students and staff to achieve Global Goal 5 in our host communities, state, nation and world​

UAlbany received 3.5 out of 5 stars from the Campus Climate Index, an assessment that measures LGBT Inclusion.

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let's work together to build an equitable and inclusive world

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let's work together to build an equitable and inclusive world

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I have been working a lot, and am independent. I work in customer service, and work so much because I try to be independent in my life. Working is my way to provide my living for myself.

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I have been working a lot, and am independent. I work in customer service, and work so much because I try to be independent in my life. Working is my way to provide my living for myself.

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hosting an international women's program/conference 

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hosting an international women's program/conference 

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this would help us better understand the issue from a global perspective AND help us to address equality as a collective (working in collaboration with SDG #17, #16

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The Harvey floor  is new this fall term.

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The Harvey floor  is new this fall term.

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5.1 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

5.2 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

5.4 Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate

5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decisionmaking in political, economic and public life

5.6 Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences

5.A Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws

5.B Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women

5.C Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels