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.

• Designers building POD collections in 2026 are leaning toward relaxed, gender-neutral fits in extended sizing - good for sales, good for reducing overproduction risk, and good for brand credibility. Printful
• Without tackling the persistent issues of graduate unemployment, informal work, and gender disparity, India's potential for sustainable development may remain unfulfilled. EduRev
• The World Economic Forum and the IMF both highlight the potential for AI to accelerate the gender gap and exacerbate mental health issues. Global Advisors | Quantified Strategy Consulting

Last updated: 21 September 2026