Equity Network: technical report of an innovative experience in public service

The Equity Network was born from an innovative idea, in 2019, from the experience of the Standing Committee for the Promotion of Gender and Race Equality in carrying out equity actions, with internal and external reach, and the desire to work in cooperation with other public agencies, aiming at the exchange of experiences and sharing of good practices, thus contributing to the expansion and strengthening of this agenda and the reduction of gender and racial inequalities in the country. This technical report describes its idealization and realization, step-by-step, explaining possible difficulties along the way, and demonstrates the fruitful path opened to new institutions open to adherence, due to the recognition of the social value of this entrepreneurial initiative.