Gender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities held back by women doing the bulk of unpaid work in the home, new research shows. Subscribe to our ...

"There is deep-rooted awareness and customs of gender roles in Japan, and women often bear responsibilities as a wife, daughter-in-law or daughter," she said. "In the workplace, women often perform ...

A bill to integrate gender equality into the executive, legislative and judicial elements in the public and broader public ...

15 September 2025 - More than 351 million women and girls could still be living in extreme poverty by the end of the decade if current trends persist. The world is retreating from gender equality, and ...

12 September - On 15 September 2025, UN Women and UN DESA will launch the Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2025, the latest edition in an annual series. Covering all ...

Roula Inglesi-Lotz receives funding from the National Research Foundation (NRF). Anna Maria Oosthuizen receives funding from the University of Pretoria. Relevant affiliations: SA-TIED UNU-WIDER Nguyen ...

The Council of Europe project aims at supporting the efforts of state authorities, civil society and other key stakeholders in advancing gender equality, preventing and combating violence against ...

EU-backed initiative in Austria tests new workplace model to advance gender equality in industry An EU-funded initiative is helping Austrian manufacturers rethink workplace culture, with new training, ...

Australia's gender pay gap is costing an estimated $1.26 billion per week, according to a new joint report examining the ...

“National Girl Child Day 2026 serves as a reminder of the importance of empowering girls and fostering an environment of ...

GENEVA, March 6 (UNHCR) - International Women's Day falls on Sunday this year, but many UNHCR offices were celebrating early on Friday as the head of the organization reaffirmed the refugee agency's ...