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GENDER

YOUTH ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH CLIMATE ACTION

Each year, YECAP celebrates International Women’s Day by spotlighting women driving climate action across Asia and the Pacific. Through its campaign. YECAP features stories of women leaders, their climate initiatives, ventures, and grassroots efforts, amplifying their voices and inspiring inclusive climate solutions.

International Women's Day

YECAP marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) by standing in solidarity with youth from all walks of life across Asia and the Pacific. Young people with diverse backgrounds and identities share their voices in climate action and advocates for safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can lead and thrive in the fight against the climate crisis.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia

HEAR FROM A WOMAN
CHANGEMAKER

Meet Sam Tamayo, UN Women’s 30 for 2030 Network Member and Founder of Project SMILE in the Philippines, a youth-led NGO whose main advocacy is to uplift the lives of underprivileged Filipinos.

Breaking Barriers, Building Successful Businesses: A Gender Inclusivity Toolkit for Young Entrepreneurs

The Gender Inclusivity Toolkit equips young entrepreneurs with resources to promote gender equality and inclusivity in their businesses. This toolkit provides a pathway for transformative change, enabling entrepreneurs to cultivate an inclusive workplace that attracts and retains a gender-diverse talent pool. It aims to raise awareness of gender biases and discrimination, offering practical measures for addressing them. Whether you are a new entrepreneur or experienced, this toolkit provides concrete action to assess policies, implement gender equality strategies and drive organizational change. Explore the eleven key pillars for advancing gender equality with self-assessment tools, practical strategies, editable worksheets, and additional resources.

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STORIES FROM THE FRONTLINES
OF GENDER

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IMPORTANT PUBLICATIONS
ON GENDER

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Gender Solutions: Capturing the Impact of UNICEF's gender equality evidence investments

Winner of UNICEF’s Gender Solutions Award

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Joint Recommendations on Green Skills with and for Girls and Young Women

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Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform

The Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform (YECAP) was established by UNDP in Asia and the Pacific in collaboration with UNFCCC RCC Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific, UNICEF South Asia, British Council, YOUNGO, Movers Programme, and 2030 Youth Force in response to young people across the region calling for urgent action on the climate agenda. Youth in all their diverse identities and experiences advance their climate journeys with the support from YECAP to meaningfully engage in action, advocacy, and acceleration of the movement towards a just climate future.

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