Our vision, mission and values

Global 50/50 works to advance action and accountability for gender equality across the world. Here you can find out about our guiding mission, vision, values and policies.

Image: Untitled, Micha Serraf, South Africa (2018)

Our vision

Global 50/50 envisions a world where gender justice is a reality for all.

Our mission

Global 50/50 is an independent research initiative that informs, inspires and incites action and accountability for gender justice in society.

Informing global discourse with the world’s most rigorous and extensive index on the state of gender equality in global organisations active in health and health policy
Inspiring a vision of a new normal for gender equality in global health
Inciting a movement to demand and deliver the policies that will lead to gender equality in the workplace and in global health programmes

Global 50/50 Principles and Values

At G5050, collaboration is at the heart of our research and engagement process. We are committed to partnerships that are ethical, equitable, and rooted in social justice. These principles guide our approach:

Values-driven – Our work is grounded in social justice and guided by international frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Inclusive work culture – We foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment by holding ourselves and our teams accountable and continuously reflecting on how we put these values into practice.
Equitable collaboration – We prioritise fairness in project co-design, governance, recognition, and the sharing of benefits across all partnerships.
Transparent practices – We are committed to transparency in all aspects of our work, including our funding model, and provide clear and timely updates to stakeholders.
Diverse representation – We strive for diverse research teams and collaborations, recognising the importance of varied perspectives in strengthening our work.
Plurality of perspectives – We actively seek out and amplify a broad range of voices among our partners, research participants, and research users.
Context-aware – We ensure that our work is informed by the realities and power dynamics of the settings in which we operate.
Ethically grounded – Our research adheres to the highest ethical standards in design, governance, and implementation.
Capacity-strengthening – We integrate opportunities for learning, mentorship, and visibility for less-experienced researchers, both within GH5050 and across our partnerships.
Impact-focused – Our research is solutions-oriented and designed to drive tangible change in addressing gender inequalities.
Social justice lens – We analyse findings through a lens of equity and social justice, ensuring our work challenges systemic barriers.
Mutual benefit – We prioritise shared benefits across all partnerships, ensuring that those involved in the research see lasting value beyond the project itself.
Commitment to learning – We continuously reflect on and improve our collaborative practices to ensure they remain equitable and effective.
Independent and non-partisan – While we acknowledge the power imbalances in the systems we work within, we maintain a democratic, non-partisan, and non-sectarian approach.
Ethical funding – We only accept funding that allows us to operate independently and critically engage with issues without compromise.
Accountability – We uphold the highest standards of openness, honesty, and accountability in all our relationships – both with external partners and within our team.

Our workplace policies

As an employer, Global 50/50 (formerly Global Health 50/50) has developed a set of policies to ensure the wellbeing, safety and development of our staff. As part of commitment to equality and diversity we implement a number of workplace policies in our organisation to support the careers of all staff. Below is a selection of our policies that we believe are particularly key to addressing diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. Making these publicly available ensures transparency and accountability and we encourage all organisations to do the same.

If you would like support in developing policies for your organisation please visit our policy repository and our how-to guides for additional resources.

Reporting misconduct

We strive to do our work with honesty and integrity and expect the same of all of our Collective members. However, if you experience or suspect misconduct we encourage you to communicate your concerns. All communication received will be taken seriously, and investigated if need be. We encourage a culture of openness and accountability in all our interactions with employees, contractors, service providers, partners and the public.

Misconduct can be reported through Protect, an independent whistleblowing charity. You can reach them at:

their helpline number: 020 3117 2520 (UK)
their contact form: https://protect-advice.org.uk/contact-protect-advice-line/
their website: www.protect-advice.org.uk.

Last updated 3 July 2023.