In light of these key milestones and as the post-2015 development framework is agreed and implemented, three UK Networks – the Gender and Development Network,Gender Action for Peace and Security and the UK Sexual and Reproductive Health network have come together to assess progress. Over the last two decades there have been many new commitments and increasing political rhetoric on gender equality and the realisation of rights for women and girls, but limited real progress in achieving either.  In our report, Turning Promises to Progress, we conclude that this is, in part, because the underlying causes of gender equality have not been addressed and there was insufficient political will to make the changes needed on the ground.  Detailed recommendations for concrete action to turn rhetoric into change are outlined throughout the report.