United Nations: UN: Gender equality 171 years away
Men lead in six out of seven countries - and the chances of equality are dwindling. What is behind the massive setback according to the UN report?
The United Nations has warned of increasing setbacks in achieving gender equality. According to the "Gender Snapshot 2026" report, institutions built over decades to promote gender equality are being systematically weakened, stalling or reversing progress. The report states that funding for gender equality has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, with women's rights organizations experiencing a 28% decline in funding from 2023 to 2024.
As a result, 42% of UN agencies have reported that their efforts to achieve gender equality have been weakened. Men hold top positions in six out of seven countries, and at the current pace, gender equality is still 171 years away.
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