In cities across the world, women of all ages and identities face a range of barriers and vulnerabilities: genderbased discrimination, violence, poverty, expectations of unpaid care work, limited control over assets, unequal participation in private and public decision-making. Whether by accident or design, cities themselves frequently add to or compound gender inequities.

The way many cities are built often makes women unsafe, fails to provide for their basic needs and restricts their social and economic opportunities. As a result, billions of women are underserved by the urban environments they live and work in.

1. Foreword
2. Executive summary
3. Introduction
4. Key issues, strategies and benefits
5. Safety and security
6. Justice and equity
7. Health and wellbeing
8. Enrichment and fulfilment
9. Making change happen
10. Leading the way
11. Acknowledgements
12. References