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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] The UN expects global fertility to fall further in most countries so that the global fertility rate will be just below 2 children per woman by the end of the century. Our World In Data
  • [New] The WHO recommends organized, population-based mammography screening every 2 years for women at average risk for breast cancer aged 50-69 years in well-resourced settings. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Women's empowerment and gender equality are vital to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which envisions a world of universal respect for human rights and individual dignity. Rappler
  • [New] Investing in gender equality and women's empowerment is not only more urgent than ever but also an incredibly smart investment to generate economic growth, food security, income opportunities and better lives, particularly in rural areas where most of the world's poorest live. Latest
  • [New] Women at PATH seeks to advance gender equality and empowerment of women and create an inclusive environment where women could thrive and contribute meaningfully to building a society where health is available and accessible to all. Ghana News Agency
  • [New] Economic factors such as the direct cost of raising children, the perceived risk of death to children and changing values on gender equality and self-fulfillment are all forces that may contribute to declining fertility rates. CNN
  • [New] Israeli biotech startup Gynica announces it has launched a clinical trial for a treatment for endometriosis, raising hopes for a cure for the disease, which afflicts one in 10 women and girls of reproductive age around the world. The Times of Israel
  • [New] In recent years, Canada reported a number of denials with regards to Canada's obligations under the Arms Trade Treaty, including risks related to serious acts of gender-based violence. GAC
  • [New] Fully 36% of white women workers say they are concerned to some degree that leveraging flexible work arrangements will harm their career compared to 52% of Black women workers, 55% of Hispanic women workers, and 59% of Asian women workers. CNBC
  • [New] UN Iraq stands ready to work with the Government of Iraq, public and private sectors, and civil society organizations to accelerate progress towards a future where every woman and girl can realize her full potential. United Nations : UNODC ROMENA
  • [New] At the current rate of progress, gender equity, where men occupy 50% of key creative positions, will only be achieved in 2215 in Canada, in 2085 in the UK, and 2041 in Germany. The European Sting - Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com
  • [New] Women entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to receive financing through second-tier banks in all regions of Kazakhstan, including villages, small and single-industry towns. The Astana Times
  • [New] At the current rate of investment, more than 340 million women and girls will still live in extreme poverty by 2030. UN News
  • [New] Cigarette smoking is regarded as a major risk factor in the development of lung cancer, which is the main cause of cancer deaths in men and women in the United States and the world. PubMed Central (PMC)
  • [New] Global trends such as climate change, natural resource scarcity and technological transitions will further exacerbate gender inequalities if no mitigating action is taken. World Bank Blogs
  • [New] The Scotiabank Women Initiative engaging over 25,000 women entrepreneurs worldwide and deploying $8 billion in capital for women-led and women-owned businesses in Canada since fiscal year 2019, nearing a commitment to deploy $10 billion in capital by 2025. MarketScreener
  • [New] A World Bank study released earlier this month concludes that a significant gender gap still exists in workplaces in many countries, resulting in lower pay and fewer job opportunities for women. Forbes
  • [New] A PwC report, based on survey of over 1200 women in 9 MENA nations, finds that women returning to the workforce after a career gap could add USD385bn to 9 MENA nations' GDP. Nasser Saidi & Associates
  • [New] Precision medicine is moving us toward a world where treatments are as unique as the women they serve - where medicine is not just about curing ailments; it is about unlocking the full potential of each woman's health journey. Express healthcare
  • [New] The lower birthrate actually signifies that, in the United States, women have increasingly more and more opportunities, unlike in countries with a high fertility rate. ThoughtCo
  • [New] Plaque that is causing no symptoms of heart disease may have greater impact on heart disease risk in women. aidsmap.com
  • [New] UNDP India has partnered with the Skill Council for Green Jobs to create employment opportunities for women in renewable energy, combating climate change and promoting gender equality. National Skills Network
  • [New] The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing violence against women and a growing digital gender divide. UN News

Last updated: 28 March 2024



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