The 'global gender gap' – how many years will it take before men and women are equal?

Jun 26, 2023

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"We cannot afford to lose momentum on women’s economic participation and opportunity,” says the Forum’s Managing Director, Saadia Zahidi. Image: Unsplash/Sandy Millar

Johnny Wood

Writer, Forum Agenda

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Iceland has retained its position as the world’s most gender-equal country. Image: World Economic Forum

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Latin America and the Caribbean could become the first region to reach overall gender parity. Image: World Economic Forum

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