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To create a more gender equal world.
GENERATIONS
UNTIL
PARITY
9
Central Asia
7
Middle East
7
Northern Africa
7
Southern Asia
7
Eastern Asia and Pacific
4
Sub-Saharan Africa
4
North America
3
Europe
2
Latin America
2
Caribbean
Source: World Economic Forum - Global Gender Gap Report 2024
Global Issues We Need to Solve to Close the Gap
Economic
The current global economic situation is affecting gender equality outcomes. Although there are some positive signs in the short term, long-term growth predictions are at their lowest in 30 years, which poses challenges for the economic prospects of women and girls. While more regions are adopting policies to promote gender equality, there are significant differences in how these policies are funded and put into action.
Source: World Economic Forum - Global Gender Gap Report 2024
Political
As of June 1, 2024, there are 27 countries with 28 women in leadership roles as Heads of State or Government. At this rate, it will take another 130 years to achieve gender equality in these top positions. Women need to be equally involved in politics and public life to help reach the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Unfortunately, data shows that women are still not well represented in decision-making roles around the world, making true gender equality in politics a long way off.
Source: UN Women - Women's leadership and Political Participation
Pay Equity
In 2024, 56% percent of economies have laws that mandate equal pay. Only 20% of that number have mechanisms in place to enforce it.
Source: World Economic Forum - Global Gender Gap Report | World Bank Women, Business, and the Law 2024 data.
Leadership
"Women represent 42% of the global workforce, but only 31.7% of senior leadership." In 2024, only 36.4% of women were hired into leadership positions, down for a second year in a row. We can do better.
Source: World Economic Forum - Global Gender Gap Report | Linkedin Economic Graph 2024