This is particularly urgent when war and crisis are eroding the achievements of decades of investments in gender equality. 1 in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme povertyClimate change is accelerating persistent poverty gaps. In conflict areas, women are 7.7 times more likely to live in extreme poverty. More than 100 million women and girls could be lifted out of poverty if governments prioritized education and family planning, fair and equal wages, and expanded social benefits. The world’s leaders have this opportunity to develop concrete and progressive agreed conclusions that reflect the crucial need for financing gender equality, women’s empowerment, and women´s organizations.

Source: News Business Ethiopia March 08, 2024 15:05 UTC