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Advancing gender equality: The path to economic growth
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Time is now: Pressing for progress for all women and girls
On International Women’s Day, the IGC hosted a high-level panel discussion on gender inequality and press coverage for girls and women. Laura Sili explores the themes touched upon at this event, and reflects on the global movement towards gender equality the world has witnessed in 2017. International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change...
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Advancing gender equality: The path to economic growth
Recent research on closing the gender gap has revealed that gender parity has shifted into reverse for the first time since 2006 (World Economic Forum). Although some countries have recorded significant progress, girls and women around the world remain disproportionately affected by poverty, discrimination, and exploitation. Eliminating barriers to equality and creating...