International Women's Day: Gender Equality Conference

This conference, organized by the Diputació de Barcelona for International Women's Day, focuses on the essential role of gender mainstreaming in public policy. Gender mainstreaming extends beyond legal obligations; it serves as a vital tool ensuring that all public policies systematically incorporate a gender perspective. The initiative seeks to analyze the distinct impacts of public decisions on both women and men, ensuring that policies and services effectively meet the real needs of all citizens. Importantly, this approach encompasses an intersectional perspective, helping to understand how gender inequalities interact with other factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, functional diversity, age, and administrative situation. By fostering an environment for sharing experiences and best practices, the conference aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of public policies through a comprehensive understanding of