The Big Ideas for Global Gender Equity and Equality Coalition advocates for placing gender equity and equality and the empowerment of women, girls and gender diverse people at the center of U.S. foreign policy and assistance, as not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. Compelling evidence reinforces decades of experience that investing in gender equity and equality brings high returns for economic growth, societal well-being and global stability.

The Coalition brings together non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and unaffiliated experts who are committed to gender equity and equality and the empowerment of marginalized people globally. The Coalition convenes key actors on crosscutting issues related to gender equality and works with policy makers to ensure that U.S. government agencies, including their gender structures, policies, funding, and data, serve to advance global gender equality and are informed by civil society experience and evidence.