These guidelines provide a framework for integrating gender equality into development cooperation and humanitarian aid. They emphasize the need for a transformative approach that addresses structural inequalities, promotes gender-sensitive policies, and ensures the active participation of marginalized groups. The document outlines key principles such as intersectionality, non-discrimination, and the importance of aligning initiatives with international human rights frameworks.

The guidelines highlight the necessity of gender-responsive budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation to measure impact and ensure accountability. They advocate for partnerships with civil society organizations, grassroots movements, and local communities to foster inclusive and sustainable change. Additionally, they stress the importance of capacity-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy to mainstream gender equality across all levels of intervention.

By adopting these approaches, NGOs can strengthen their efforts in promoting gender justice, empowering affected communities, and ensuring that development and humanitarian actions contribute to long-term social transformation.