This essay is desired to determine the effectiveness of the various international treaties signed by States belonging to the United Nations (NN.UU), ratified laws in our country to apply and the measures taken to date to advance as for the equality of women. Similarly to count as throughout history many women worked at different times to bring about the changes that we enjoy today. It aims to analyze progress, difficulties and challenges facing our country in terms of gender equality, taking into account the treaties ratified by the Colombian State for Human Rights of women, its internal regulations and institutional policies. the essential facts and laws that our country has regarding women is also highlighted.