National Strategy for Women and Girls 2025 – 2030

Equality between women and men is a core principle of public policy and law in Ireland. Eradicating discrimination against women and supporting the full and equal participation of women in all areas of life are public policy objectives. The achievement of gender equality requires effort across all areas of public policy, at all levels of Government.

This National Strategy for Women and Girls is Ireland’s plan for advancing gender equality over the next five years. It reaffirms the Government’s commitment to the advancement of gender equality and the creation of a more equal society. This work has been led by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, which is the Department with responsibility for the co-ordination of gender equality policy across Government.

This Strategy seeks to build on the work carried out under the previous Strategy, which was implemented from 2017 to 2021, and the lessons learned during its implementation. It was developed in consultation with stakeholder groups and members of the public.

The Strategy has a single, simple vision: An Ireland where women and girls can thrive in a gender equal society. To realise this vision, the Strategy sets seven objectives, each corresponding to one or more areas of women’s experience where public policy action is required to address gender inequalities.

The objectives will be achieved through actions carried out by public authorities across all areas of government. Two Action Plans will be adopted, one at the beginning of the Strategy period and one at the mid-way point. These Action Plans will set out the specific actions that will be taken to achieve the objectives of the Strategy.

Equality and Gender Equality Unit - genderequality@dcde.gov.ie