Progress on the SDGs. The gender snapshot 2023

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023

This report presents the latest evidence on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, focusing not only on the current level of progress, but also on the likelihood of achieving gender equality across the Goals at the current trajectory. Among this year’s recommendations is a call to significantly expand national investments and international financing in support of gender equality.

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Investing in early childhood education and care in Kyrgyz Republic: An assessment of care deficits, costs and impact on employment, gender equality and fiscal returns
Investing in early childhood education and care in Kyrgyz Republic: An assessment of care deficits…
This study contributes to the policy debate on early childhood education and care (ECEC) expansion in the Kyrgyz Republic, and shows an estimated cost of providing…
The gender gap in agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa: Causes, costs and solutions
The gender gap in agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa: Causes, costs and solutions
Across sub-Saharan Africa, the agricultural sector remains critical to local and regional economies. Based on original research in five countries (Ethiopia, Malawi,…
Gendered pathways to radicalization and desistance from violent extremism: Lessons from early-intervention programmes in the United Kingdom
Gendered pathways to radicalization and desistance from violent extremism: Lessons from early-…
This research aims to enhance understanding of the need for gender-sensitive interventions that address the specific needs of women and girls. Some key themes have…
Handbook: Addressing violence and harassment against women in the world of work
Handbook: Addressing violence and harassment against women in the world of work
This handbook, produced by UN Women and the ILO, provides practical guidance and examples of how to address violence and harassment against women in various work…
Equality in law for women and girls by 2030: A multistakeholder strategy for accelerated action
Equality in law for women and girls by 2030: A multistakeholder strategy for accelerated action
Globally, more than 2.5 billion women and girls are affected by discriminatory laws and the lack of legal protections. This policy strategy seeks to fast track the…
Women in politics 2019 map
Women in politics: 2019
The “Women in politics: 2019” map, created by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women, depicts global rankings for women in the executive and parliamentary…
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Innovation for gender equality
This brochure showcases some of UN Women’s thoughts and practices around innovation that could accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment. The examples range…
Gender and age-responsive social protection: The potential of cash transfers to advance adolescent rights and capabilities
Gender and age-responsive social protection: The potential of cash transfers to advance adolescent…
This policy brief reviews the effects of cash transfers on the rights and capabilities of adolescent girls and boys, using a gender and capability lens and focusing on…
Supplementary guidance on the ‘Enabling environment guidelines for the United Nations system’ in support of the ‘Secretary-General’s system-wide strategy on gender parity’
Supplementary guidance on the ‘Enabling environment guidelines for the United Nations system’ in…
The “Enabling environment guidelines for the United Nations system” will support efforts to create a working environment that embraces equality, eradicates bias, and is…
A short history of the Commission on the Status of Women
A short history of the Commission on the Status of Women
This short history of the Commission on the Status of Women from its inception in 1946 to today highlights the Commission’s advocacy for gender equality and the…