For the past twenty years, CIDT has worked to facilitate social, economic, environmental and political justice for women, which incorporates both practical action and gender transformative interventions. Social norms perpetuate gendered division of labour and gendered distributions of resources resulting in unequal power dynamics. This restricts women and girls access to education, employment and positions of authority. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light and exacerbates many of these inequalities, with women and girls facing higher rates of unemployment, poverty, increased care burdens and exposure to violence. 

Acknowledging and incorporating these gender inequalities into development interventions and analyses is therefore extremely important, both from a human rights perspective and to maximise impact and socioeconomic development. We recognise that engaging with men and boys is essential for sustainable gender transformation and reduces the pressure on women as the sole agents of change. Working in open partnerships with clients, we design gender responsive and inclusive and programmes and gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation systems.

Adopting a people-centred approach which places greater emphasis on the value of social justice and inclusion and gender equality, CIDT seeks to tackle inequalities, generate greater equity, amplify the voices of the most deprived and promote inclusion, resilience and accountability. By strengthening the voices of the socially excluded and powerless we support men and women to influence policies and decisions that affect their lives.