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Gender equality in higher education involves not only eliminating structural barriers and gender-based discrimination, but also promoting inclusive, diverse, and effective educational policies that guarantee equitable and diversity-respecting academic environments. This perspective constitutes a fundamental axis for achieving sustainable development and building a more just, democratic, relevant, and quality society. This article aims to critically analyze the treatment of gender equality mainstreaming in the context of the Bengo Polytechnic Institute in Angola. The research is framed within a qualitative methodology, supported by a documentary review and theoretical analysis of the main conceptualizations of gender and their application in higher education. The results identify structural challenges, institutional gaps, and opportunities for improvement, with the aim of contributing to a more effective, transformative, and sustained implementation of the gender approach in Angolan higher education institutions.