This regional capacity development technical assistance (R-CDTA) is designed to address a plethora of issues affecting gender equality in the legal and related sectors and to plug significant gaps among institutions. It aims to strengthen the capacity of investigating, prosecuting, and decision making bodies and equip women with adequate knowledge of their rights to access social and legal justice leading to a stronger, more inclusive society. It also aims to leverage existing networks and initiatives for a more nationwide reach. The R-CDTA will also assist participating countries to fulfill their obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), among others.