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] Australia and the United Kingdom reaffirm the central role of gender equality in inclusive growth and climate resilience, and will deepen collaboration on gender-responsive climate finance in line with international commitments. Mirage News
• [New] Senate Bill 59 will strengthen confidentiality protections for individuals seeking to change their gender or name in California. Yahoo News
• [New] California will implement new laws in July, including a cell phone ban in schools, LGBTQ hotline on student ID cards, and all-gender restrooms in schools. Yahoo News
• [New] By 2030, at least 90% of FCDO bilateral ODA programmes will contribute to gender equality. GOV.UK
• [New] Oman's Vision 2040 is advancing gender equality. GOV.UK
• At the current pace, closing the global gender gap will take 123 years. Lewis Silkin
• Closing gender employment gaps could boost global long-term GDP per capita by nearly 20%. Lewis Silkin

Last updated: 20 July 2026