The Guardian reports on comments from our chair, Julia Gillard, who has warned global progress on gender equality is "really glacial and slow" and going backwards among young people.
Julia Gillard says progress on gender equality is ‘really glacial’ theguardian.com
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"The human rights organisation Equality Now studied family law and practices in 20 African countries and found progress in recent decades, but said inequalities persisted in marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance and property laws."https://lnkd.in/e_7GU5fT
Outdated laws stalling progress on women’s rights in 20 countries across Africa – study theguardian.com
"A recent report by King's College London's Global Institute for Women’s Leadership highlighted the overall data capture problem and lamented a lack of reliable data on violence against women and girls."The Evening Standard highlights our research.
Standard demands new pupil exclusion category that covers sexist abuse standard.co.uk
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“We demand immediate action to halt the proposed forced marriages and to instead implement measures that will empower these girls to lead dignified and fulfilling lives”https://lnkd.in/ecGaNC5k
Nigerian activists condemn mass ‘forced marriages’ of 100 girls and young women theguardian.com
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“[NDAs] mask discrimination, harassment and criminal abuse from the public and even the employees’ friends and family. This immoral practice undermines laws meant to protect workers and creates a culture of secrecy where perpetrators face no consequences.”https://lnkd.in/dYVzZa5y
More than 400,000 women gagged after workplace discrimination, bullying or harassment independent.co.uk
"In all sorts of different leadership positions, women are more likely to lead in times of crisis" Director of our Sister Institute Global Institute for Women's Leadership - ANU, Professor Michelle Ryan, on the #GlassCliff phenomenon, a term she coined in 2005 with Professor Alexander Haslam. 📺 Watch in full: https://loom.ly/TWT8SAc
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“There is no recourse to justice. They are denying millions of girls an education, an opportunity to work or to travel outside the house. They are trying to eradicate us completely.”https://lnkd.in/dNZ4Qptm
‘They are trying to eradicate us completely’: the passion and pain of telling the stories of Afghan women theguardian.com
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🔊 "The pathway for Labour to secure a majority requires them to take different kinds of seats [to last time]...So you might think of 'Stevenage Woman' as now being a really key target."Prof Rosie Campbell discusses the importance of women in the general election with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
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🚨 📅 With the UK general election now set for 4 July, catch up on analysis from last year co-authored by our director, Rosie Campbell, on how women could decide the result and how the gender gap in voting behaviour has changed dramatically in recent decades.
What women want: why women will decide the next election kcl.ac.uk
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🚨 Calling all King's College London students 🚨 Submit your essay to this year's Brenda Trenowden Feminist Analysis Essay Prize to be in with a chance to win! 📆 Deadline for entry is Friday 28 June➡️ https://loom.ly/FcPRzLI
Answer: If gender equality is not achieved, it could lead to further discrimination and inequality in society. Inequalities in economic opportunity, education, access to healthcare, and other areas will persist, creating a more divided society. This could lead to higher rates of poverty, violence, and social unrest.
Equality between men and women exists when both sexes are able to share equally in the distribution of power and influence; have equal opportunities for financial independence through work or through setting up businesses; enjoy equal access to education and the opportunity to develop personal ambitions, interests and ...
The world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. At the global level, none of the 18 indicators “met or almost met” the targets and only one is “close to target”.
Gender equality prevents violence against women and girls. It's essential for economic prosperity. Societies that value women and men as equal are safer and healthier.
SDG 5 is focused on pursuing the main goal of real and sustained gender equality in all aspects of women and girls' lives which includes (1) ending gender disparities, (2) eliminating violence against women and girls' lives, (3) eliminating early and forced marriage, (4) securing equal participation and opportunities ...
Gender equality is, first and foremost, a human right. It implies that women, men, boys and girls of all classes and races participate as equals and have equal value. They enjoy equal access to resources, freedoms and opportunities to exercise control.
The four priorities have been structured around four pillars of: (1) promoting women's security and combating gender-based violence; (2) women's political participation and influence; (3) women's economic empowerment and working conditions; and, (4) national accountability on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Gender equality definition is the state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender. It's not only women who are affected by gender inequality—all genders are impacted, including men, trans and gender-diverse people.
Workplace gender equality will be achieved when people are able to access and enjoy equal rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender. It will require: Workplaces to provide equal pay for work of equal or comparable value. Removal of barriers to the full and equal participation of women in the workforce.
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