Gender equality is the state in which access to rights, opportunities, responsibilities, and resources is unaffected by a person's gender. It means that women, men, trans people, and gender-diverse people all have equal rights and opportunities, and that these are not constrained or determined by their gender at birth. Gender equality does not imply that everyone will have the exact same resources or outcomes, but that everyone is treated fairly and their rights and responsibilities are recognized equally regardless of gender. It is a fundamental human right and essential for peaceful societies and sustainable development. Gender equality also involves addressing and empowering those who have been historically disadvantaged, such as women, and removing barriers to participation and decision-making for all genders.