Gender Equality Still Far From Achieved Worldwide

A 2026 World Bank report highlights a large gap between gender-equal laws and actual enforcement, showing that fewer than 5 % of women live in economies that provide near-full legal equality — and supportive systems like childcare and safety are often weakest.

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/world-bank-report-highlights-shockingly-large-gap-between-gender-equality-laws-2026-02-24/

A UN Women report warns that women’s and girls’ rights remain under attack in many parts of the world, with violence against women and discriminatory practices still widespread, underlining the urgent need for empowerment and protection.

https://apnews.com/article/un-women-girls-equality-beijing-conference-rights-b009715ff605ccf47f1b72865c7a27e7