Gender Equality

Gender equity is the process of being fair to people of all sexes and genders. Gender equity recognises that within all communities, women, men and gender diverse people have different needs, access to power, resources and responsibilities. To ensure fairness, strategies must often be available to compensate for women’s historical and social disadvantages, which have prevented a level playing field.

Gender equity leads to gender equality, where there are equitable rights, responsibilities and opportunities for people of all sexes and genders.

Monash Council is committed to promoting gender equity in our community and our organisation, and ensuring that people of all genders enjoy the same opportunities, rights and respect.