Gender Equality
Women are burdened by the costs and impacts of the mining industry while harvesting minimal benefits due to an absence of regulatory frameworks and sector-specific gender equality policies, social norms, and economic inequalities. This leads to women’s lack of participation in decision-making processes, imbalanced representation in the mining workforce, and inequalities on mine sites. However, women are also a driving force for sustainable livelihoods, communities, and environments. Their meaningful participation in the mining sector will help further sustainable development.
The IGF works with communities, governments, industry, and academia to develop and implement mining-specific gender equality policies, programs, and frameworks. IGF’s publications leverage its expertise to promote evidence-based best practices, challenges, and recommendations to foster gender equality in mining.
Mining and Gender Governance: Enhancing women’s voices and participation in West Africa
IGF Promotes Gender Equality and Environmental Management Through Goxi Consultations
IGF Provides Free Online Course on Gender Equality with EGP and UNDP
Four Ways to Spearhead Transformation for Gender Equality in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Skills Building for Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
Women play a crucial role in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). While their challenges in the sector have been studied extensively, increased effort is needed to create a more widespread understanding of their importance to ASM.
Casualty or Catalyst: Gender equality and the future of mining
The IGF, Carleton University and the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute co-hosted Casualty or Catalyst: Gender equality and the future of mining on June 12, 2019, in Ottawa, Canada, at Carleton University.
Webinar: Gender Gaps and Mining
Casualty or Catalyst: Gender equality and the future of mining
15th Annual General Meeting : Mining in a Changing Climate
Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Interventions for greater participation
This case study highlights how to improve women’s participation in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), complementing the IGF’s previous report, Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Challenges and opportunities for greater participation.
Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods for Women in Artisanal and Small-scale Mining
Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining: Interventions for greater participation
This report highlights the key challenges and opportunities women in ASM face, including access to finance, access to equipment and technology, institutional support and services and more.
How Can Universities and NGOs Support Women in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining?
Why We Should Foster Economic Independence for Women in Artisanal and Small-scale Mining
Global Trends in Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM): A review of key numbers and issues
IGF and IIED recently launched this report highlighting how rising mineral prices and the struggle to earn a living from agriculture have led to explosive growth in ASM.
