Women are building more equal future
Key achievements in promoting feminist leadership at both local and regional levels.
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The growing body of evidence revealing that governments with greater representation of women are more likely to prioritize issues such as the environment, education, healthcare, and social welfare—policies that enhance societal well-being and promote equality.
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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.
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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.
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Only 14 Countries fully protect women’s economic rights. But if everyone did, global GDP would rise by 20%. World Economic Forum, 2023.
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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.
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Women politicians are more likely to allocate resources to education and health sectors, leading to broader social benefits. OECD, 2024.
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Female legislators often work across party lines more effectively, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex issues. Harvard Business Review, 2020.
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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.
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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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Governments with higher women’s representation in parliaments adopted a higher number of gender-sensitive policy measures in response to the pandemic. UN Women, n.d.
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Three trends characterized women’s leadership in the pandemic: effective management, rapid response, and socially responsive policies. UN Working, 2021.
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Loss of female workers under the Taliban has already cost the economy $1bn. —The Guardian, 2022
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Women are excluded from political processes, to the detriment of society. —Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwe high court advocate + spokesperson for Citizens’ Coalition for Change