Standards supporting gender equality promote fair policies, inclusive workplaces, and equitable access to opportunities. They help organizations comply with global best practices and harness the strengths of diverse, gender-balanced, and empowered teams.

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Breaking barriers: gender-responsive standards for a more inclusive future

In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity, ISO and IEC are developing gender-responsive standards (GRS) that specifically consider gender implications in their content, requirements and application. These standards recognize and respect physical differences and gender roles, ensuring that women and men benefit equally from any specified product, process, system or service. By considering physical, physiological, social and cultural dimensions, GRS aim to enhance safety and inclusivity for everyone. 

How standards shape a gender-responsive technological transformation

The future is digital, but more inclusiveness is needed. UN Women and ISO are partnering to promote a more gender-inclusive world. 

Top standards

IWA 34

Women's entrepreneurship — Key definitions and general criteria

Published in 2021
CHF 98
ISO 30405

Human resource management — Guidelines on recruitment

Published in 2023
CHF 98
ISO/TR 9143

Health informatics — Sex and gender in electronic health records

Published in 2023
CHF 132
ISO 53800

Guidelines for the promotion and implementation of gender equality and women’s empowerment

Published in 2024
CHF 199
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