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] Without tackling the persistent issues of graduate unemployment, informal work, and gender disparity, India's potential for sustainable development may remain unfulfilled. EduRev
• [New] 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
• Between 30 and 50% of migrant women from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are engaged in sectors where informal employment is common, including the care sector, and therefore they are at the high risk of exploitation and gender based violence. UNOG
• The ongoing global transitions, such as green and digital shifts, pose a risk of deepening gender inequalities. OECD

Last updated: 07 September 2026