1 in 4 Countries Worldwide Face Backlash on Women’s Rights: New UN Women Report Shows
Ahead of the 50th official UN International Women’s Day this year, UN Women reports that one in four countries face backlash on women’s rights. Gender equality and the rights of women and girls are facing growing threats at unprecedented levels.
In a world where we’re seeing the rise of authoritarianism, the power of big tech and AI, we’re also witnessing the simultaneous rise of threats against women’s and girls’ rights.
These threats include higher levels of discrimination, weaker legal protections, less funding for programs and institutions that support and protect women. Global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate emergency, conflicts and soaring prices, make the urgency to respond to these threats even greater.
