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- Unequal pay. For centuries, society has undervalued the work women perform. Women are even paid less than men for the same work. According to the International Labour Organization, there has been some progress, but gender wage gaps still exist and are widening in certain jobs.
- Racial injustice. All women face discrimination, but women belonging to ethnic minorities face compounded inequalities. According to expert groups like the UN, race and gender intersect in employment, housing, poverty and more.
- Gender-based violence. Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to acts that cause (or are likely to cause) physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women.
- Inadequate healthcare. Healthcare access is a human right, but women face unique stigmas and discrimination. According to the World Economic Forum, there are persistent gaps in research and treatment for things affecting women, such as maternal healthcare.
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- Sexism and Gender Bias. The "glass ceiling" is a popular phrase that women have been striving to break through for decades. It refers to gender equality, primarily in the workforce, and great progress has been made over the years.
- The Power of the Women's Vote. Women do not take the right to vote lightly. It can be surprising to learn that in recent elections, more American women have voted than men.
- Women in Powerful Positions. The U.S. has not elected a woman to the presidency yet, but the government is filled with women who hold high positions of power.
- The Debate Over Reproductive Rights. There is one fundamental difference between men and women: women can give birth. This leads to one of the biggest women's issues of them all.
- Lack of women in leadership. With just 27 per cent of parliamentary seats, 36 per cent of local government seats, and 28 per cent of management positions held by women, there is a lack of diverse perspectives in decision-making processes, hindering comprehensive policy formulation.
- Poverty and lack of economic opportunities. More than 340 million women and girls are projected to live in extreme poverty by 2030. This represents a staggering 8 per cent of the global female population surviving on less than USD 2.15 a day.
- Workplace discrimination and inequalities. Only 61 per cent of prime working-age women participate in the labour force, compared to 91 per cent of prime working-age men.
- An imbalance in unpaid care work. On the current trajectory, the gap between the time spent by women and men on unpaid care will narrow slightly, but by 2050, women globally will still be spending 9.5 per cent more time (2.3 more hours per day) on unpaid care work than men.
- The Pandemic Is Making Matters Worse
- A Global Goal by Global Goal Reality Check
- Looking Ahead
One and a half years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the toll on the poorest and most vulnerable people remains devastating and disproportionate. The combined impact of conflict, extreme weather events and COVID-19 has deprived women and girls of even basic needs such as food security. Without urgent action ...
Goal 1. Poverty In 2021, extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed. An estimated 435 million women and girls globally are living in extreme poverty. And yet we can change this. Over 150 million women and girls could emerge from poverty by 2030 if governments implement a comprehensive strategy to improve access...
As it stands today, only one indicator under the global goal for gender equality (SDG5) is ‘close to target’: proportion of seats held by women in local government. In other areas critical to women’s empowerment, equality in time spent on unpaid care and domestic work and decision making regarding sexual and reproductive health the world is far fro...
Feb 20, 2015 · Here are ten of the main issues regarding women's health that keep me awake at night: Cancer: Two of the most common cancers affecting women are breast and cervical cancers. Detecting both these cancers early is key to keeping women alive and healthy.
Dec 28, 2017 · A majority of women say the country hasn’t gone far enough when it comes to giving women equal rights with men. About six-in-ten women (57%) hold this view, compared with 42% of men. But there are sharp differences by political affiliation and – among Democrats – education.
Sep 8, 2023 · Halfway to 2030, progress on SDG 5—gender equality—is clearly way off track. The report shows that the world is failing women and girls with a mere two Goal 5 indicators being “close to target” and no SDG 5 indicator at the “target met or almost met” level.
