Gender inequality persists globally, with women underrepresented in leadership and more likely to live in poverty. We must improve access to education, jobs, and social protections to create a fairer world.

Since the Taliban's return, Afghan women face severe restrictions, including job losses and public life bans, while the Taliban denies these issues, claiming women still have job opportunities.

Despite progress, global stats reveal over 800 women die daily in childbirth, with violence affecting 1 in 3 women.