Susan Markham’s Post

❗ Between 2019 and 2022, nearly 40% of countries – home to more than 1 billion women and girls – stagnated or declined on gender equality. The latest SDG Gender Index published by Equal Measures 2030 presents a bleak update on global progress towards achieving gender equality. While it makes for worrying reading, it also serves as extra motivation to keep advancing equality in the industry. Because tourism can be a powerful part of the solution. 🌎 Through committing to gender-sensitive policies and practices, the industry can contribute to empowering women and promoting equality across society. What steps has your tourism organisation taken to be more equitable? 💬 #SDGs #SDG5 #GenderEquality #GenderEquity #SustainableTourism #WomenInTourism #WomenInTravel 

Europe can either lead or go backwards on #genderequality Reports like this are alarming, especially when you consider that many of the countries considered "good" on gender equality are currently failing to elect more women in local and national governments. The 2024 European Parliament elections should also be a loud wake-up call as, for the first time in recent history, the proportion of elected women did not increase. And the subsequent creation of the European Council has resulted in European Union countries nominating substantially more men than women. If Europe wants to lead on gender equality, more work needs to be done to ensure women are actually leading. https://lnkd.in/eFgZSn4c

The SDG Index published by Equal Measures 2030 reports a dismal scenario for gender equality. We are seeing a reversal in progress with armed conflicts, climate breakdown and threat to democracy. https://lnkd.in/gqK2ZqMP We need more resources than are invested today on gender equality, feminist leadership and movements #genderequality

https://lnkd.in/d3UP8Z45 I find it deeply frustrating and disheartening that in 2024, progress on gender equality is not only stalling but actively regressing for over 1 billion women and girls. Despite global commitments, the stark reality is that many continue to face life-altering restrictions like forced marriages and being denied education or the right to speak. It's alarming that no country is on track to meet the UN's 2030 goals, and if this trend continues, we may not see gender equality until the next century!!!!! We urgently need more action and accountability, not just promises.

Very poor. "No country has, so far, achieved the promise of gender equality envisioned by the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals (SDGs). In addition to the 857 million women and girls living in countries rated “very poor”, 1.5 billion lived in countries rated “poor”. Only one country, Switzerland, was rated “very good”." #genderequality #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #womensrights https://lnkd.in/dWKmgqFz

The SDG index, which benchmarks gender equality across 139 countries, gave 45 countries – including large parts of west, central and sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and countries in Asia including Bangladesh and Myanmar – its worst rating of “very poor”. The “dismal scenario” means global gender inequality could be worse in 2030 than when the goals were set in 2015, as armed conflict, accelerating climate breakdown, anti-gender campaigns and threats to democracy stall or reverse progress. If current trends continue, equality will not be achieved until the 22nd century.

Between 2019 and 2022, nearly 40% of countries – home to more than 1 billion women and girls – stagnated or declined on gender equality. The SDG index, which benchmarks gender equality across 139 countries, gave 45 countries – including large parts of west, central and sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and countries in Asia including Bangladesh and Myanmar – its worst rating of “very poor”. Accelerating progress on women’s rights required more women in positions of power, said Barr.

“Women’s participation – bringing women into decision-making positions both in national governments and internationally in organisations like the UN – is key,” she said. “This is the best way to ensure that we bring about the real changes needed to achieve gender equality, rather than just talking about it.” #sdg5

More than 1 billion women and girls live in countries where gender equality is either stalling or regressing. According to a new report from Equal Measures 2030, 850 million women and girls are facing severe restrictions – like forced marriages and bans on education – with no country on track to meet the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals. Even more alarming, the report warns that global gender inequality could be worse in 2030 that it was when the goals were first set in 2015. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gXd6GBpy #GenderEquality #WomensRights #SDGs #SDG5 #GlobalDevelopment

#GenderEquality is a prerequisite for the achievement of all of the #SDGs! Find out how your country is performing - and whether they'll meet the 2030 deadline - in the #2024SDGGenderIndex : https://lnkd.in/eabiWcMC

When I look at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s breadth of priorities, gender equality continues to stand out as a key lens through which we can improve our work. The latest Equal Measures 2030 Index published today is a strong reminder of this. Almost three-quarters of the SDGs rely on progress on gender equality. Put simply: while gender equality is a goal in itself, it is also the pathway to progress in many other critical areas of development, from promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth to building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.  Through collective action and by implementing systemic change to build a gender equal world we can create a future where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. You can delve into the report here: https://lnkd.in/eA3Hramz