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Companies with women in executive roles are 30% more likely to surpass their competitors, underscoring the economic advantages of gender-diverse leadership. Jobera, 2024.
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Countries with legislated candidate quotas for women see a 5% higher representation in parliaments, highlighting how such measures can improve decision-making inclusivity. —Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation. UN Women, 2024.
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Research in India indicates that areas with women-led councils saw a 62% higher number of drinking water projects compared to areas led by men. UN Women, 2024.
India needs 400 million more women in workforce
"India's...dreams of a $30 trillion economy cannot be realized without boosting the participation of women in the workforce."
Are Most Women Predisposed to Lead More Ethically?
Women bring unique perspectives and strengths to leadership.
Why Women Are the New Key Drivers of Economic Growth
Women continue to be a driving force for economic growth through their increasing purchasing power and rising presence in the workforce.
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product in 2021
The report highlights that Latinas are a driving force behind economic vitality in the United States.
U.S. Women Make Progress in Highest-Paying Occupations
Women's representation in professions like law increased from 14% in 1980 to 40% in 2021.
Girl State program, safe, transformational space for young women to explore public service
"If it were mandatory for all high school students, 'there would be a lot more representation of women.'
Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 counties
A study analyzing data from 118 countries over 13 years found that gender-related aid reduced inequality and raised community well-being.
More States Pass Pay Transparency Laws to Close Gender, Racial Pay Gaps
Successful evidence has emerged in States where pay transparency laws have been enacted.
Democratic Party Platform Centers Women’s Rights
Details of the Democratic National Convention's 2024 platform include protecting and expanding women's rights.
Goldman Sachs Recruit Turned Women on Board Founder Talks Win-Win Strategies for both Women and Companies
Cassie Burr, co-founder of the Women on Boards Project, argues that there isn't a "supply problem" of qualified women for board positions.
Five specific movements that young women are leading right now
Young women are demonstrating leadership across various social justice domains, leveraging their voices and actions to effect meaningful change in their communities and beyond. O
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A recent study has found that empowering women can help prevent underweight and wasting in children. The study suggests that empowering women can lead to improved child well-being. Alliance Bioversity CIAT, 2024.
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“When women have the tools to succeed, they reinvest in their families and communities, creating a multiplier effect that promotes wellbeing, prosperity, and stability.” Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit and Ministerial, 2023.
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CEOs who score highly for traits like compassion and integrity can earn a 935% return on assets over two years. Harvard Business Review, 2015.
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When we include women in the conversation, we enrich our understanding of resources. —Nature Conservancy: Who Is Conservation? Removing barriers for women working in the environmental field will only make conservation as a whole more effective, 2023
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Research published by the Hay Group in 2016, revealed that women surpass males in 11 of 12 major emotional intelligence characteristics. Forbes, Why Everyone Wins With More Women In Leadership. Forbes, 2024.