States affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) dominate the list of the 10 worst-performing countries on key socioeconomic indicators for gender equality. These contexts often exacerbate ...

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) represents a critical barrier to development globally. It is the most extreme manifestation of gender inequality and the most prevalent form of violence worldwide, ...

New figure points to the need of an additional $360 billion in investment per year to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030. New York, 7 September 2023 – Despite global efforts, the ...

Gender inequality isn’t just unfair — it’s also a drag on the world economy. Giving women the same economic opportunities as men would add about US$12 trillion to global gross domestic product by 2025 ...

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso accused Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault in September after he kissed her on the lips without her consent during the FIFA Women’s World Cup ...

The technology industry is synonymous with innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Yet, one area where it lags significantly is gender diversity. Women in tech still face ...

POINT OF SERVICE: Staff at the Oregon Health & Science University’s Doernbecher Gender Clinic discuss hormone therapy options with a new patient and his mother. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson Thousands of ...

Between March 6–17, UN member states, UN agencies, and NGOs from around the world will meet at the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Established in 1946, the CSW has been the primary forum ...

Gender stereotypes are views about how members of a specific gender should behave or which attributes they should have. Examples include females being stereotyped as more emotional than males. Gender ...