Despite making up nearly half of the country’s population, most women in Nigeria are still excluded from political decision-making, economic opportunities and social privileges. TOBA AGBOOLA reports.

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. Empowering women and girls is crucial for accelerating sustainable ...

As another International Women's Day approaches on March 8, I find myself reflecting on this year's theme: "For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment." While the sentiment is noble, its ...

Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and Co-Chair of the WBG Jobs Council, delivers remarks alongside Makhtar Diop, IFC Managing Director. “We don't want any gift. We just want to have the ...

In the last 50 years, women have been seeking gender equality. We have been moving into the public sphere reserved for men since the Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s, continually pushing for ...

A new study shows why gender equality trends should be central when planning how societies adapt to and mitigate climate change. A new IIASA study shows why gender equality trends should be central ...

Previous research has asserted that women and men in gender-equal countries differ more in their preferences than women and men in less equal countries, for example, by making more traditional ...

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Gender equality at work has barely improved over the past ten years, with paid work opportunities held back by women doing the bulk of unpaid work in the home, new research shows. Subscribe to our ...