If you've ever been to a protest or international conference, you've probably seen the gender equality symbol. Learn more about the meaning and origin of this powerful symbol.

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful ...

Gender equality is a global priority at UNESCO. Globally, 133 million girls and 139 million boys are out of school. Women still account for almost two-thirds of all adults unable to read. UNESCO calls ...

Although inequalities persist, over recent decades, substantial progress has been made towards achieving gender equality. In the EU this progress is due to legislation, the integration of gender ...

As country equality increased, the mean levels for women and men remained constant in all 15 variables measured. For example, boys were not more interested in science in more equal countries.

Achieving gender equality, Goal 5, is one of the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Others include ending poverty (Goal 1), ending hunger (Goal 2) and ensuring education for all (Goal 4).

Gender equality is essential for development. It can unlock economic productivity, reduce poverty, deepen social cohesion, and enhance wellbeing and prosperity. Women’s participation and leadership ...

We must stand all together for gender equality We must stand all together for gender equality. By Anne Paisley, 1 January 1970. ONE. Maimouna Yade is the president of JGEN Women Global ...