Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality

UN Key Functions

This chart shows what UN is focusing on towards supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Capacity development / Technical Assistance

Convening / Partnerships / Knowledge Sharing

Data collection and Analysis

Direct Support / Service Delivery

Normative Support

Policy Advice and Thought Leadership

Support Functions

Other (including coordination)

Source: UN INFO

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