Counted and visible: Global conference on the measurement of gender and intersecting inequalities

The global conference on the measurement of gender and intersecting inequalities created a common understanding among data users and producers on how to measure intersecting inequalities from a gender perspective in order to ‘leave no one behind. It contributed to current work on data disaggregation to better inform policies and advocacy on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The conference was also a space for dialogue on gender and intersectionality, to increase understanding of the needs of the most marginalised groups.

The 2030 Agenda pledges to leave no one behind and to ensure that the SDGs are met for all. Leaving no one behind means that the benefits of sustainable development reach everyone. But women and girls who experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination are often the furthest behind.

In order to truly leave no one behind and address how gender intersects with other inequalities, we need data to be disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics. But data disaggregation alone is not enough – the specific needs of the most marginalized populations need to be identified, and measured, so that they can inform political discourse and spark necessary change. 

Counted and Visible: The global conference on the measurement of gender and intersecting inequalities will create a common understanding among data users and producers on how to measure intersecting inequalities from a gender perspective in order to ‘leave no one behind.’ It will contribute to current work on data disaggregation to better inform policies and advocacy on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The conference will also be a space for dialogue on gender and intersectionality, to have a better understanding on the needs of the most marginalized groups.