Observatory for the European Charter

The European Charter for equality of women and men in local life is an initiative to drive gender equality at the heart of local and regional governance. It provides a comprehensive framework for municipalities and regions to make a strong and public commitment to the principles of equality laid out in the Charter.

By signing the Charter, local and regional authorities pledge to take concrete action, develop an equality action plan to address barriers and implement the Charter progressively in their priority fields. To date, over 2,050 signatories in 36 countries across Europe have signed the Charter to show their collective commitment to gender equality and bring meaningful change.