We study the situation facing women in Spain in the legal, social, economic, educational, cultural and health fields.
We gather information and documentation concerning women.
We undertake initiatives to raise awareness of gender equality.
We are actively involved in training both women and men in matters of equality, offering training directly and promoting its development through other agents.
We deal with statistical data concerning the situation facing women in Spain. This data is obtained by means of the State Gender Indicator System designed by the Institute of Women.
We prepare reports and promote measures that contribute to eliminating discrimination against women in today's society.
We monitor the current legislation and its application in matters of interest to the Institute.
We promote relations between similar institutions on a local and regional level, especially through the Sectorial Conference and other cooperation bodies working in this area.
We promote the provision of services to women, and, in particular, those aimed at women who are especially vulnerable.
We receive and channel complaints regarding specific de facto or de jure cases of gender discrimination.
We provide information regarding women's rights and offer advice in matters of gender discrimination.
We promote the full participation of women in the Information Society.
We contribute to recovering and conserving the collective historical memory of women.