Looking to strengthen your knowledge on gender equality, women’s empowerment, or inclusive development? The United Nations offers a range of free, self-paced online courses and toolkits designed for activists, educators, development professionals, and policymakers across the globe.
These resources are fully funded and accessible to anyone interested in advancing gender justice and equality through learning and practical application.
Host Institution: United Nations
- Program Type: Fully Funded
- Mode: Online & Self-Paced
- Language: Primarily English (with some resources in Arabic)
- Who It’s For: Open to all – students, professionals, gender advocates, and anyone passionate about equality
Explore the Top Free UN Courses on Gender Equality:
- UNICEF Gender Equality Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action: Interactive video playlist with a gamified learning experience.
START LEARNING - SDG Indicator 5.a.1 – Equal Tenure Rights for Women on Agricultural Land: Understand gender equality in land ownership and rights.
TAKE THE COURSE - Explainer Video: Women’s Access to Justice: A brief but powerful video on legal empowerment and barriers women face.
WATCH NOW - Using Gender Statistics: A Toolkit for Training Data Users: Perfect for development practitioners and researchers working with gender-disaggregated data.
EXPLORE TOOLKIT - I Know Gender 1-2-3: Gender Concepts to Get Started: A foundational course on key gender concepts from UN Women.
ENROLL HERE - e-Toolkit on Gender Equality in Education: Focused on mainstreaming gender in educational systems and institutions.
ACCESS TOOLKIT - Adolescent Girls’ Agency, Safety, and Wellbeing Playlist: Explore interventions that support girls’ rights and protection.
START WATCHING - E-Learning on Gender Statistics (Arabic): For Arabic-speaking learners focusing on gender-related data collection.
LEARN MORE - eGovernment for Women Online Toolkit: Enhancing digital inclusion and access to e-services for women.
EXPLORE TOOLKIT - Mainstreaming Gender in Voluntary National Reviews: A practical guide for integrating gender into SDG reporting.
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Why Take These Courses?
- 100% Free and Online
- Gain UN-recognized knowledge
- Build your CV with certificates (where applicable)
- Equip yourself with tools to drive real change in your community
Don’t miss out on these powerful resources from the UN. Whether you’re a student, policy advocate, or community leader — these courses will boost your understanding and action on gender equality.
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