SDG 5 on Gender Equality: Contributions of International Law, Policy and Governance
Dr. Alexandra Harrington, William B. Shipley
This Issue Brief succinctly analyzes the roles that selected key international treaties and
instruments can play in securing the ambitious targets in SDG 5 Gender, as well as the obstacles and issues that exist in terms of fully and meaningfully achieving and implementing SDG 5 Gender. The Issues Brief begins with an outline of the international law mechanisms that support SDG 5 Gender before delving into the legal challenges related to its implementation. These discussions are followed by a review of areas where institutional and governance arrangements, as well as international policy coordination, can contribute to the implementation of SDG 5 Gender