Gender Matters is an international provider of gender and human rights consultancy services. Gender Matters is based in the UK and was established by Ceri Hayes in 2009. Ceri has a Masters in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights and 16 years experience as a professional human rights advocate and international development practitioner. Her specific interests and areas of expertise include: gender-based violence; women’s participation in politics and peace-building processes; gender mainstreaming; and advocacy, policy and campaigning.
Gender Matters works with a team of associates for support with our projects. We are committed to the promotion of peace, social justice and human rights. Our work is informed by our core values: professionalism; expertise; efficiency; high ethical standards; innovation; and integrity.
Our past clients include a range of UN agencies, donor agencies and non-governmental organisations. We have field experience in Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Zambia.