Levels of discrimination in social institutions vary widely across regions
Changes in social norms are a mixed picture of progress and setbacks
The world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030
Levels of discrimination vary widely across regions, and discrimination is the highest in the family dimension
Women undertake a disproportionate share of unpaid care and domestic work
Violence against women is a global pandemic, underpinned by its social acceptance
Worldwide, women are less likely than men to participate in the labour market
Gender-based occupational segregation remains substantial
Women are underrepresented in positions of power in the economic sphere
Women’s political representation in parliaments is increasing, albeit at a slow pace
Women are underrepresented in governments and confined to social, gender and children affairs
Legislated gender quotas can help guarantee a more balanced representation of men and women in parliaments
Discriminatory social norms and stereotypes limit women’s political empowerment