This report summarizes the advancements made globally towards gender equality in 2019. More girls have access to education and the number of child marriages has dropped significantly. Countries are putting more effort into making national systems more responsive to the needs of women and girls.
On the other hand, this report shows that the scale and scope of gender inequities that continue to violate the rights and limit the opportunities of women and girls worldwide outpace progress in too many areas. To this day, one in three girls will experience female genital mutilation in countries where such practices still exist. In a humanitarian crisis, GBV has shown an increase in unpaid care and domestic work has a direct impact on girls’ access to education and employment.
For more, read the Global Annual Result Report about Gender Equality.