To elevate and integrate this strategic focus on the promotion of gender equality and the advancement of women and girls around the world, executive departments and agencies (agencies) have issued policy and operational guidance.
The call was for better signposting to sexual and reproductive health services, for girls-only spaces, for health education and promotion programs to counter myths and misinformation, for confidence and self-esteem building initiatives, and for vocational training to foster economic independence.
The AIA's recent promotion of Mattel's " Architect Barbie" doll as a recruitment tool to interest young girls overlooks the cultural and institutional sexism in the profession.