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Gender Priority Strategy (GEPS) proudly announces the official establishment of the Chartered Institute for Gender Priority Strategy USA, marking a significant milestone in institutionalizing gender equality education and professional development in the United States and globally.
The Chartered Institute for Gender Priority Strategy USA represents the formalization and recognition of GEPS as a premier institution for gender equality education, research, and advocacy. This chartered status elevates GEPS' capacity to deliver world-class executive education programs, conduct authoritative research, and provide recognized professional certifications in gender advocacy and leadership.
As a chartered institute, GEPS USA brings together academic rigor, policy expertise, advocacy experience, and practical solutions under one institutional framework. This structure ensures that our programs maintain the highest standards of quality while remaining accessible to gender advocates worldwide.
The Chartered Institute advances GEPS' core mission: to create and lead a global movement that advances gender equality through education, training, and advocacy. We support and promote the agenda of UN Women, implement the agreed conclusions of the Commission on Status of Women, and address critical issues affecting women's advancement in society.
Our vision is to build a world where gender equality is not merely aspirational but realized through systematic policy implementation, comprehensive education, strategic advocacy, evidence-based research, and practical solutions—our PEARS framework in action.
The Chartered Institute offers recognized certificate programs that build capacity for gender advocacy and leadership:
Executive Education Course Certificate: Comprehensive training for leaders driving gender equality initiatives in their organizations and communities.
Gender Priority Strategy Education (GPSE): Our flagship program covering policy development, implementation strategies, advocacy techniques, research methodologies, and solution design.
Gender World Initiative: Global perspective on gender issues, international frameworks, and cross-cultural approaches to women's empowerment.
EMPTISTORY of Esteemed Women: Documentation and celebration of women's leadership journeys, creating role models and preserving legacies for future generations.
Gender Priority Strategy Accelerator: Intensive fast-track program for emerging leaders, combining mentorship, practical projects, and advanced skill development.
Policy Research and Analysis Certificate: Specialized training in gender-responsive policy development, analysis, and implementation monitoring.
Community Leadership Development: Grassroots leadership training equipping women to mobilize communities and drive local change.
The Chartered Institute houses specialized research centers focusing on:
Gender Imbalance and Balancing: Understanding disparities and developing equitable solutions across economic, political, and social spheres.
Gender Character Development: Holistic personal development approaches addressing values, leadership qualities, and ethical foundations.
Intergenerational Connections: Bridging gaps between generations of women advocates to ensure knowledge transfer and sustained momentum.
Gender Therapy and Emotional Support: Mental health and well-being support for women navigating gender-based challenges and trauma.
Gender Bias Elimination: Identifying and dismantling systemic biases in institutions, policies, and cultural practices.
"The Woman Herself": Comprehensive personal development focusing on self-actualization, identity, and empowerment beyond societal roles.
The Institute coordinates strategic campaigns around key United Nations observance days related to women's rights and gender equality. These include International Women's Day (March 8), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25), World Food Day (October 16), and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Our observance program leverages these moments to amplify awareness, mobilize action, and hold stakeholders accountable through educational webinars, policy briefings, advocacy campaigns, and community mobilization efforts synchronized globally.
Certificates issued by the Chartered Institute for Gender Priority Strategy USA are recognized by international organizations, government agencies, and civil society networks worldwide. Our programs maintain rigorous academic standards while ensuring practical applicability in diverse contexts.
The Institute's chartered status demonstrates GEPS' commitment to excellence, accountability, and sustainable impact in the field of gender equality. Graduates join a distinguished network of certified gender advocates making measurable differences in their communities and countries.
The Chartered Institute draws on the expertise of GEPS' Global Governing Council members, including ambassadors, First Ladies, UN representatives, and internationally recognized gender equality experts. Our faculty combines academic credentials with practical experience in policy development, advocacy, and program implementation across diverse cultural and regional contexts.
The Chartered Institute welcomes applications from individuals and organizations committed to advancing gender equality. Scholarships are available for women from underserved communities. Programs are delivered through virtual platforms, in-person intensives, and hybrid formats to ensure accessibility worldwide.
For enrollment information, program schedules, and scholarship applications, contact us at geps@genderprioritystrategy.net or call +1 800 816 1095.
Together, we are Women for Women by Women—building capacity, driving solutions, and guaranteeing our legacy for generations to come!