GENDER EQUALITY
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a
necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable
world.
There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are
going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more
women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and
laws are being reformed to advance gender equality.
Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws
and social norms remain pervasive, women continue to be
underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5
women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report
experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner
within a 12-month period.
