Through social partnership, bridge-building and knowledge sharing, directly involving representatives of civil society and the political world, the WO-MEN project aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for decision and policy makers, specifically in the realm of gender equality. Following an initial needs analysis, a comparative review of gender equality structures was undertaken leading to the development of a good practice guide promoting gender equality through lifelong learning. A curriculum on gender equality education for policy and decision makers, adult educators and leaders of NGOs further contributed to capacity building in the adult education sector.