Statement

Joint civil society statement on the draft EBRD Gender Equality and Human Capital Strategy

Together with 27 civil society organisations, we have issued a joint statement calling on the EBRD to strengthen its strategy. They urge the Bank to adopt a more ambitious, rights-based approach that tackles backlash and addresses structural inequalities to ensure inclusive and accountable development outcomes.

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