This is what countries are doing to get more women into positions of power

Oct 3, 2023

Just 13 of 190 countries tracked by the UN had women in at least half of ministerial positions at the start of this year. Image: Unsplash/jorgeaguilar

Ian Shine

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Figure illustrating the share of women in senior leadership, by industry.

Women hold just under a third of all senior leadership positions. Image: World Economic Forum

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Figure illustrating the number of women elected as members of Parliament.

New Zealand’s parliament is fifth highest in the world for women’s representation. Image: New Zealand Ministry of Social Development

Mexico’s parliament reached gender parity in 2018. Image: Statista

Rwanda is a leader on gender parity in some areas, but needs to make progress in others. Image: World Economic Forum

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