Steps Towards Development

Steps Towards Development (Steps) was established in 1993 with the initiatives of a group of social activists inspired by the belief that the prevalent gender inequalities in this country could only be addressed through working together. That initiative led to the establishment of Steps towards Development (Steps). It was officially registered as a non-political, not for profit, non-government voluntary organization in 1994. Steps started by developing its Network, Training, and Materials Development components. Through these components, Steps reached out to communities and individuals to promote gender equality and human rights. Even in its early years, Steps immediately gained recognition in both the local and national levels as a gender-promoting organization. Vision
The vision of Steps towards Development is a democratic society that:
• provides equal opportunities and benefits to men and women;
• is characterized by good governance, justice and respect for women’s human rights;
• eliminates discrimination and patriarchy;
• is educated and poverty free, and preserves social and human values. Mission
Steps’ mission is to enhance gender equality, to improve the condition and position of women, to protect the human rights of women and girls, and to increase women’s participation in decision-making and governance at all levels. Values & Principles
Steps Towards Development is an institution and a nationwide platform that builds up capacity to promote and respect gender equality and women’s human rights, and that sets an example through its basic values and principles of justice, transparency and accountability, linking and learning, equality and equity, trust, mutual respect, shared vision