Our Scans · (LF.5) Gender Equality · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.

• [New] The Trump administration's executive orders described gender-affirming care as chemical mutilation and transgender identity itself as a threat to children's wellbeing. University Press of Kansas
• [New] Young people across Europe now have a unique opportunity to contribute directly to important discussions shaping the future of gender equality, economic growth, and competitiveness within the European Union. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] While TikTok will continue to grow and engage its core demographic of younger users, it is expected to see a gradual increase in older users while maintaining a balanced gender distribution. Enrich Labs
• There are changes taking effect in 2026, including new questions about gender and sexuality, which one expert says will make it probably the most progressive census Australia has ever seen. The Guardian
• As artificial intelligence reshapes how people work, communicate and access information, UN Women warned on Monday that the technology is reproducing old gender stereotypes, which amplify online abuse and leave women out of the decisions that will define the digital future. UN News
• From 2026, all new ICF programmes will contribute to gender equality and an increasing portion will target gender equality as a principal objective. / UK GOV.UK
• Without gender equity in water access and leadership, achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6, which targets universal access to water and sanitation by 2030, will remain out of reach. Forbes
• By 2026, facial treatments will embrace radical inclusivity, with protocols for all skin tones, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds. Australian Beauty School
• Science and gender equality are both vital for the world to reach its full potential. Beyond Borders

Last updated: 24 August 2026