This maiden edition provides insights into the existing gender problems and issues such as gender discrimination, inequality and stratification in society as well as the benefits of gender equality towards society's sustainable development. It also explores the interconnections between gender equality in the promotion of effective Social Work practice. The author addresses women empowerment and gender mainstreaming principles as a global framework for the support of gender equality. There is discussion of women development challenges across a range of factors such as education, culture, family and religion.