WHAT'S NEXT?: Achieving global gender parity will take many decades yet. Read on to understand the trends, challenges and efforts to advance parity at a faster pace.
[New] Elections Canada will continue to apply a GBA Plus lens to strengthen inclusiveness across its policies and services, ensuring that programs and service delivery reflect gender equality and an intersectional approach.
Elections Canada
[New] Gender-responsive approaches must be mainstreamed across all Global Gateway interventions, ensuring that women participate in decision-making, benefit equitably from employment opportunities, and are protected from risks associated with large infrastructure projects.
ISI
[New] 95% of the working 187,400 SLPs today are women, and there's an estimated 15% job growth from now until 2034, with 13,000 new openings each year.
The Everygirl
[New] UN Women prioritizes investments that demonstrate measurable impact on women's economic opportunities and strengthen the broader ecosystem of gender equality advocates operating throughout Moldova's diverse regions.
Impact Funding
[New] Research has indicated that, on the current trajectory, cervical cancer will be eliminated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women 12 years later than the national 2035 target.
BBC News
[New] For 2026, WHO's campaign will likely continue its recent trend of focusing on tobacco industry tactics, emphasizing how multinational tobacco corporations deliberately target young people, women, and vulnerable populations in developing nations.
ClockZone
[New] Only 37% of entry-level women believe AI will improve their career prospects, lagging far behind the 60% average across all employees (McKinsey & Company).
Recruiting Connection
[New] Today, the UN Population Fund warned of economic hardship leading to reduced income, limited access to essential services and increased exposure to exploitation and abuse among an estimated 57,000 women who head their households.
United Nations
[New] With EUR500,000 grants and 24-36 month project durations, selected initiatives will empower youth, women, and marginalized groups while promoting rule of law, civic engagement, and fundamental rights, contributing to a more democratic and inclusive society. / Thailand
fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability
[New] The MPG has set itself ambitious goals: by 2030, the proportion of female scientists in leadership roles is to rise by one percentage point annually.
Mirage News
[New] The women segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.6% from 2026 to 2034, owing to the increased inclusivity initiatives and targeted marketing strategies.
Market Data Forecast
[New] The UN Development Programme (UNDP) released a report today warning that rising debt repayments are taking a heavy toll on women, costing an estimated 55 million jobs and cutting their incomes by 17%.
United Nations
[New] While Indian women demonstrate remarkable capabilities in STEM, systemic challenges including workplace hazards and gaps in infrastructure, often restrict their professional opportunities and career progression.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] Female rights campaigners, journalists and other public communicators face a deepening threat owing to a combination of artificial intelligence, anonymity and the absence of effective laws and accountability.
The Guardian
[New] As more women take on public leadership and regulatory roles, Australia's first eSafety commissioner warns they could require security protections similar to elected parliamentarians due to plausible online threats made against them.
The Guardian
[New] There is a national campaign to improve gender diversity in policing called 30×30, which has the goal of increasing the number of female recruits to 30% by 2030.
Public Policy Institute of California
[New] Addressing gender disparities in labour force participation could raise gross domestic product by up to 20% in some economies - making gender equality not a social aspiration, but the foundation of a stronger, more resilient global economy.
OMFIF
[New] Women were slightly more affected by AI, though differences by gender were not statistically significant, while younger workers in Viet Nam faced higher automation risk than their counterparts in Lao PDR.
SpringerLink
