Women leaders are a smart investment for employee engagement, productivity
Diversity Movement's head argues companies must prioritize putting women in leadership.
Young women are the most progressive group in American history
Generation Z women are outpacing their male peers in virtually every measure of political involvement from donating, and volunteering, to voting.
Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary Lean In report
Conducted in partnership with LeanIn.Org, this annual McKinsey report is the most extensive study of women in corporate America.
5 reasons women make top team-first collaborators in tech links
“When we can create a more collaborative environment in the workplace, it naturally leads to better decision-making as more voices are heard and everyone feels like a valued contributor.” Yasmin Karimli, former VP of cybersecurity transformation at T-Mobile and current CIO at SST Partners
No. 459
One study based in Germany found that teams that included women performed better on highly complex tasks compared to all-male teams; the range of different thinking patterns increased team creativity overall. Management Science, 2013.
No. 498
Female leaders were significantly more likely than male leaders to have fast-growing economies. In particular, the countries in the highest quartile of racial/ethnic diversity benefited the most. Harvard Business Review, 2019.
No. 227
Funding feminist movements can build a defense against backsliding in gender equality. The Guardian, 2024.
No. 430
Improving support for female farmers could add $1 trillion to global GDP.The Guardian, 2024.
No. 234
Failing to educate young women adequately costs the global economy $10 trillion annually. The Guardian, 2024.
No. 422
Low- and middle-income countries could lose $500 billion over five years due to the gender gap in internet use.
UN Women's 2024 Gender Snapshot: what is the global cost of NOT investing in women, girls?
Which costs more? Achieving or not achieving gender equality?
The Women’s Power Index: Resource for Global Representation Data
TWPI highlights the gender gap in political representation and underscores the significance of women’s participation in politics for promoting equality and stability.
No. 129
Only 14 Countries fully protect women’s economic rights. But if everyone did, global GDP would rise by 20%. World Economic Forum, 2023.
No. 9
"The concept of female empowerment has been recognized by the UN as a necessary step toward sustainability." Missie Thurston, VP of Global Marketing, Population Media Center, 2023
No. 14
Diverse leadership teams that include women are more likely to consider a wider range of perspectives, resulting in decisions that reflect the needs of the broader population. Center for Creative Leadership, 2020.
No. 13
Women politicians are more likely to allocate resources to education and health sectors, leading to broader social benefits. OECD, 2024.
No. 12
Female legislators often work across party lines more effectively, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex issues. Harvard Business Review, 2020.
No. 10
Countries that have a higher percentage of women in parliament often score better on global indicators of equality and human development. Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2022.
No. 7
Women-led nonprofits often achieve higher levels of mission effectiveness. Jobera, 2024.
No. 5
Having at least 30% of women in leadership positions correlates to a 15% increase in profitability, reinforcing the link between gender balance and financial performance. Jobera, 2024.