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It's International Women's Day (IWD)! Rooted in a history of working-class struggles and the 20th century suffrage movements, IWD gives us an opportunity to take stock of where the world stands on gender equality, and the action needed to accelerate progress.
 
At current pace, global gender equality won't be reached until 2108 at the earliest! But this doesn't have to be our reality. In our new report, 'Fast Track or Backtrack: The Prospects for Gender Equality by 2049' we take a look at the different routes to a #GenderEqualFuture and the drivers behind them. 
 
After analyzing a range of countries where progress occurred in our Index, we found that strong feminist movements were consistently highlighted as a crucial driver of change. From tackling femicide in Argentina to supporting women's participation in local government in Nepal, we captured a range of stories of feminist movements at the forefront of change for girls and women in their countries. 
 
Whilst the critical role of feminist movements is increasing well documented, they remain severely underfunded. The latest data from the OECD suggest that gender equality-related aid going directly to these organizations and movements annually has dropped by over 20% since 2018 (from $581m to $453m). 
 
This is occurring in the face of a shrinking civic space and in opposition to a coordinated and well-funded community of anti-rights actors dedicated to halting and rolling back gender equality.
 
We echo the IWD call to #InvestInWomen to accelerate progress! More and better investment in feminist organizations and movements is needed across all countries to get us on the fast track toward a gender-equal future.


Amanda Austin
Head of Global Engagement

Equal Measures 2030

What does the future hold for gender equality?


Global action on gender equality around the world has been slow and patchy, but progress is possible! At current pace we won't reach global gender equality until the 22nd century, BUT if all countries moved as quickly as the 15 fastest-progressing countries, we could achieve global gender equality by 2049!

New research from Equal Measures 2030 and the Alliance for Feminist Movements will uncover the trends accelerating or holding back progress on gender equality, along with 5 empowering stories of progress being driven by feminist movements around the world from Argentina to Canada to Nepal and beyond.

También disponible en español. Également disponible en français.
Explore the report now!

It's time to sound the alarm!


For many years now, the anti-rights movements have been growing their power, expanding their hold in all parts of the world and garnering more and more political and financial support. Anti-rights and anti-choice movements are not only stalling gender progress but are also compromising the broader 2030 Agenda. The increased polarization and the growing pushback against human rights writ large is threatening the very existence of democratic institutions and the social fabric of societies. 

This IWD, we must push back against the growing anti-rights movements and ensure gender equality is at the core of our SDG ambitions.
Read more here!

Nearly 3/4 of countries moved in the right direction towards equal representation of women in parliament. 

Check out our latest report for quick facts across key gender equality issues!

A historic mobilisation for peace!


On #IWD2024, Equal Measures 2030 supports Ruta Pacifica de las Mujeres' call for permanent peace and the mobilization of 1,600 Colombian women to the department of Chocó to end violence against women. More than 28,000 thousand people were displaced in 2023 from municipalities of Chocó due to armed groups, creating a humanitarian crisis in the region.
Learn more here!

Why isn’t the world making faster progress towards gender equality?
 

We’ll give you a hint: the answer is a pervasive barrier affecting more than 85% of the world’s girls and women!

Unsure of what it could be? Read our latest blog from Alison Holder, revealing a systematic barrier holding the world back on progress across the Sustainable Development Goals.

Also available in French and Spanish.
Read more here!
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March 8: International Women's Day
March 10: Day of Women Judges
March 13: Join us at CSW - Investing in a Gender Equal Future: Uncovering the stories driving progress
March 13: Building Government Capability for SDG5 (CSW Event with Apolitical - Virtual)
March 15: Leveraging the Asia Pacific Powerhouse for Gender-Justice (CSW68 Event with ARROW)
March 22: World Water Day
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