According to the latest data on Sustainable Development Goal 5 - achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls - gender equality will not be achieved by 2030.
This UN Women report examines the current status of each SDG and their influence on gender equality. Many issues still present barriers to reach gender equality in societies, such as violence against women, global health, climate and the humanitarian crisis, which has also increased the risk of violence against women. Women feel more unsafe than before the pandemic and representation of women in positions of power remains below parity.
As nearly halfway to the 2030 endpoint for the SDGs is coming closer, changes need to be brought about and actions taken immediately. The report helps identify gaps and relevant entry points to steer change in the right direction.