In the pursuit of advancing gender-responsive governance and budgeting, and fostering women’s participation, UN Women has played a pivotal role in supporting the Regional Parallel Performance Audit of SDG 5 in the Western Balkans. This collaborative effort, led by the Audit Institutions of the Republic of Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Republika Srpska stands as a testament to the collective commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 – the goal dedicated to realizing gender equality and empowering all women and girls.