A new U.N. report highlights the ongoing threat to women's and girls' rights worldwide, showcasing a significant backlash against gender equality despite some improvements in areas like education and family planning. Each year, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a family member or partner, and incidents of sexual violence in conflicts have surged. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasizes the need to combat entrenched misogyny and asserts that human rights must be protected for all women. The findings, released on the eve of International Women's Day, are a sobering reminder of the work still needed to achieve true equality.
Despite some progress, including on girls' education and access to family planning, UN Women said a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member.
The report notes that only 87 countries have ever been led by a woman, highlighting systemic gender inequality in leadership positions around the world.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated, "Instead of mainstreaming equal rights, we're seeing the mainstreaming of misogyny. The world must stand firm in making human rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all women and girls."
The landmark declaration from the 1995 Beijing women's conference aimed to achieve gender equality with bold actions in 12 areas, including combating poverty and gender-based violence.
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