UN Report Reveals Gender Gap in Global Social Protection

A UN report reveals that around 2 billion women and girls lack essential social protections, including healthcare, maternity benefits, and pensions, worsening gender inequality worldwide. The gap is especially prominent in developing regions and is exacerbated by crises such as conflict, climate change, and inflation. Only 18% of global social protection measures focus on women’s economic security, highlighting the need for gender-responsive policies. Financial challenges, especially in low-income countries, hinder progress, with an estimated .9 billion needed to provide basic protection for all. Implementing gender-focused policies is essential to reducing poverty and empowering women.