GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) faces complex challenges – climate change, demographic shifts, rapid technological advancement – that both threaten progress and offer potential for transformative solutions. In this dynamic landscape, the GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum aims to serve as a convening platform for discussion between government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to share innovative approaches, strengthen collaboration, and forge a collective vision for advancing gender equality and social inclusion, amid rapid change in the region.

The two-day forum, held on 19–20 September 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, highlighted GMS megatrends on digitalization, climate action, demographic shifts, and intersectionality. Over 180 participants attended in-person and online. The event also launched the GMS Gender Strategy Implementation Plan (GSIP) 2025-2030, which aims to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion into core development operations.