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Gender Equality Global Goal 5

Gender equality is a human right.

Gender equality means that men and women should receive equal pay for doing the same job.

That women and girls deserve to be safe and have access to reproductive health care.

That all students can attend school, regardless of their gender.

And that both men and women can fully participate in leadership roles in political, economic and public life.

Globally, progress has been made, but there is still much work to be done.

For the past 30 years and counting, women in the United States have earned more college degrees than men.

Despite that, women are paid less than men working in the same occupation. Overall, men make an average of $9K more per year than women.

Curious about the wage gap in jobs you might be interested in? Click here to explore US occupations and earnings.

Only a small number of women are ever awarded the title of CEO in business. The number is so small that there are actually more CEOs named John than total female CEOs.

Women are outnumbered 4 to 1 in government leadership positions around the world.

What can be done to improve gender equality and outcomes for girls and women?

When we educate girls, communities in developing countries thrive. To learn more about girls and education, click here.

According to the World Economic Forum, globally, no country has fully attained gender equality, though Nordic countries like Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden are leading the charge. Want to see how your country stacks up? Explore the data in detail here.

Here are some eye opening benefits to improving gender equality.

Gender equality is a more reliable predictor of peace than a country's GDP or level of democracy. Countries with more gender parity are less likely to resort to the use of military force.

As gender equality increases, the risk of being the victim of violent death decreases significantly.

Gender equality makes children’s lives better. Teens in countries with higher levels of gender equality, where it is normal for both parents to be involved in childcare, reported higher levels of life satisfaction than teens in countries with lower levels of gender equality.

What's Next?

Learn more about Global Goal 5: Gender Equality.

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