With science ‘held back by a gender gap’, Guterres calls for more empowerment for women and girls
Today (11 February) is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to recognise and combat the gender inequality that exists within science.
Gender equality
Gender inequalities have a negative impact on employment, public decision making and many other aspects of life.
It is time to empower women and start moving towards a level playing field.
Tackling femicide in Argentina: a UN Resident Coordinator blog
Gender-based violence statistics are shocking and urgent efforts are needed to put an end to this femicide.
The gender pay gap in 2019: still work in progress
In the UK, women are still earning up to 35% less than their male colleagues. And the situation is getting worse
Keeping mum in the kitchen – representations of mothers in ads haven’t changed in six decades
It’s the 1950s. There’s a woman at home in the kitchen. She’s busy running the domestic world of her family, whose health and happiness she’s
Climate crisis could reverse progress in achieving gender equality
In some parts of the world, women are more likely to suffer from the impact of climate change, as the pressure falls on females within these communities.