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Learn how women and girls around the world face discrimination, violence and oppression in various aspects of their lives, such as health, education, economy and politics. See data and stories of gender inequality in infant mortality, maternal health, illiteracy, economic independence, sexual assault, female genital mutilation, child marriage and human trafficking.

1. Women pay more for common household items than men do. Shampoo, deodorant—even a 10-pack of socks—are among the many products that cost more for women, according to a 2015 analysis by Marie ...

A new global analysis of progress on gender equality and women’s rights shows women and girls remain disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with disproportionately high job and livelihood losses, education disruptions and increased burdens of unpaid care work. Women’s health services, poorly funded even before the pandemic, faced ...

9. Inadequate funding for gender equality initiatives. Only 4 per cent of total bilateral aid is allocated to gender equality and women's empowerment. The additional investment needed for achieving gender equality by 2030 is estimated at USD 360 billion per year. 10. Legal barriers and poorly enforced legislation

Here are 13 shocking facts about the state of global gender inequality today. 1. ... For frontline operational roles, for example, the overall gender wealth gap amounts to 11%; for professional and technical type roles, the gender wealth gap nearly triples to 31%; and for senior expert and leadership roles it expands further to 38%, ...

According to data from Moody’s Analytics, the gender pay gap could be costing the economy as much as $7 trillion. #2. Racial injustice. All women face discrimination, but women belonging to ethnic minorities face compounded inequalities. According to expert groups like the UN, race and gender intersect in employment, housing, poverty and more.

These are ten examples of gender inequality existing in the world today. 1. Lack of Mobility. Women are forbidden to drive in Saudi Arabia, despite numerous protests, and must rely on their fathers or husbands to get from place to place. In countries like Egypt and Bahrain, husbands have the right to stop their wives from leaving the country ...

7. Gender Inequality in Domestic Labor. Gender disparity in domestic labor is another great example of gender inequality. Traditionally, household work is associated with women. According to an estimate, women do two and a half times of more domestic work than men. This leaves them with little time for themselves.

As an example, home-based workers earned 2% of their median pre-pandemic income in the middle of 2021 while in sub-Saharan Africa, 41% of women-owned businesses closed (compared to 34% of businesses owned by men). By supporting those in informal employment, countries can make progress on gender inequality. #5. Unpaid labor

The retirement gap is a key factor in our country’s gender inequality. According to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, American women in late 2022 held $44,000 in median retirement savings, compared to $91,000 for men. The gender pay gap contributes to these disparities, since both pension plan and Social Security payouts are ...

KEY FACTS ABOUT GENDER INEQUALITY. This report, “50 of the World’s Most Sexist Laws: A Snapshot of Gender Inequality,” highlights 50 of the most egregious, absurd, and discriminatory examples of gender inequality in the world. In the Workplace. 34% of countries restrict women from working in certain jobs or industries. In the Home

“Today’s report reveals the undeniable truth: progress is achievable, ... The report also stresses the astonishing cost of gender inequality. For example, the annual global cost of countries failing to adequately educate their young populations is over USD 10 trillion. Low- and middle-income countries can lose another USD 500 billion in the ...

Gender inequality manifests in various forms such as wage gaps, unequal access to education, discrimination in the workplace, and unequal political representation. Examples of Gender Inequality. Wage Gap: Women often earn less than men for the same work across various industries.

Gender inequality examples that show it’s a man’s world. W omen’s rights have come a long way; there was a time when women couldn’t vote, own property or serve in the military. Imagine ...

Across the globe, gender inequality remains enshrined in laws, norms, and policies, pervading every sphere of daily life. The United Nations Foundation surveyed the latest research on discriminatory laws, policies, and norms globally from some of the world’s most authoritative sources, including UN Women and the World Bank.

Data presented in The Gender Snapshot 2019 shows that despite some progress, countries across the globe are struggling to achieve gender equality by 2030. The latest available evidence points to some gains – such as the significant decline in the prevalence of FGM and early marriage – but the numbers continue to be alarming and can seem ...

Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year's edition of the UN Women and UN DESA “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023”, launched today, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. New figures point to the need of an additional USD 360 billion in investment per ...

Gender inequality examples are numerous in both Yemen and Pakistan. Gender inequality leads to gender-based violence against both women and young girls affecting one in three females around the world, in the name of “honor killings”, public stoning’s, wartime rape, domestic violence and abuse. Increased conflict in Yemen highlights a ...

The twin crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and war in Ukraine created a global upsurge in inflation from 2022 – 2023 that led to a cost-of-living crisis, disproportionately impacting women and girls.As average global inflation peaked at 9.8% in 2022 and essential food and energy costs spiked, women – who often earn less and shoulder more unpaid domestic and care work than men – faced ...