The Gender Equality Programme (GEP) was launched by ICBSS in 2026, on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March).

The Gender Equality Programme uses data, information, and statistics to study, assess and monitor the current status and progress of gender equality across the 13 Member States of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. Through this science-based approach, the Programme aims to raise awareness and contribute to policy advocacy and stakeholder mobilisation.