ICRW seeks to promote a world free of poverty in which women and men, girls and boys have equal opportunities to achieve their potential and realize their rights.

Founded in 1976, ICRW has earned a reputation as the leading international institution on gender and development. ICRW tackles the complexities of the world's most pressing problems – poverty, hunger and disease – by demonstrating that a focus on women and gender is necessary for lasting social and economic change. Our work begins with research that uncovers the realities of women's lives and brings into sharper focus the issues and constraints they face.

Research for capacity building
Technical support for capacity building
Advocacy
Women economic support programs
Adolescence research programs
HIV and AIDS research programs
Food security and nutrition programs
Economic development programs
Reproductive health programs
Violence against women programs