The main objective of this report is to present the results of a literature review on the institutionalization of gender equality policies and particularly, on measures to mainstream gender in higher education institutions in Latin America; and its linkage with similar initiatives developed in Europe. It provides a mapping of approaches and knowledge produced on gender equality policies and plans in the field of higher education in Latin America, offering innovative ideas and new perspectives to academics, gender equality experts, interested professionals and trainers, as well as policy makers aiming at institutional change; it identifies research gaps in relation to gender equality and possible lines of research and future work that will contribute to closing these knowledge gaps.