gender inequality

What do we know about the challenges faced by women and girls worldwide, and what can we do about them? Evidence from 18 developing countries helps elucidate this.

Gender inequality in labour markets persists across rich and poor countries despite gains in education and legal rights, with women continuing to earn less, work under more constrained conditions, and shoulder most unpaid care work. Closing these gaps requires more than growth and job creation, demanding policies that address care burdens, social norms, and the broader economic structures shaping women’s opportunities.

The new Global Gender Distortions Index (GGDI) quantifies the impact of gender gaps in the labour market, shedding light on how much higher economic activity would be if women had the same opportunities as men.

Evidence from India suggests that women tend to wake earlier and eat later than men, leading to reduced sleep, leisure, and social time – which worsens physical and mental health outcomes. These disparities persist across economic groups, remain larg...

Data from 60 countries across six continents reveals that, in almost every country, the support for basic rights is underestimated, especially among men, suggesting that aligning perceived and actual views may be a promising policy intervention to ra...

Changing the attitudes and behaviours of those enforcing restrictive societal norms is critical for achieving meaningful improvements in women’s wellbeing

School-based life skills classes can change attitudes, strengthen social connections, and help girls assert more control over their lives while staying in school

Research in Bangladesh shows how early marriage contributes towards women expressing more traditional gender attitudes