Step Forward Global Initiative

Step Forward Global Initiative (SFGI) advances how women running for political office worldwide are perceived and seen. Surfacing contextual, comparative leadership data at country and regional levels, SFGI’s Leadership Indicators Platform (LIP) gives you a global understanding of how who runs shapes who governs.

Step Forward Global Initiative (SFGI) is a civic tech education and information organization serving the public. By foregrounding women candidates’ substance and qualifications - rather than appearance, personality, or gender stereotypes - SFGI’s goal is to ensure that the public can make informed, unbiased decisions about leadership and representation. Please note, SFGI does not endorse candidates nor lobby. SFGI is not a campaign organization nor an advocacy group promoting women candidates.