On average, women around the world earn 20% less than men for the same work. In addition, women and girls in many parts of the world still do not have equal access to education, healthcare and political decision-making processes. That is where SDG 5 comes in, aiming to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls to participate in political, economic and public life in a self-determined way. This includes the complete elimination of all forms of violence, including human trafficking and all forms of exploitation of women and girls. 

Nine targets have been defined to concretise SDG 5. 

Siegelklarheit contributes to the promotion of gender equality by informing consumers about credible standards that ensure fair working conditions and equal rights in companies and production facilities. This also includes measures for equal and fair pay and against discrimination in the workplace.