Fewer women hold top political offices in 2025. UN Women reports rising barriers, political violence and setbacks in gender equality in leadership worldwide.

WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2025 shows Iceland remains global leader in gender equality for 16th consecutive yr at 92.6%.

Women were appointed to positions of leadership, and the country ... In recent years, gender-equality discourse in Iceland has increasingly focused on the concept of the "third shift" – the ...

The turning point in Iceland for gender equality was Oct. 24 ... breaking down “barriers,” believing that women taking a leadership role is essential for a prosperous future.

Forty eight years ago, women in Iceland took the day off ... misses the bigger point. Gender equality and more women in leadership are essential tools for securing a livable world.

The Philippines rose five spots to rank 20th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, with an overall ...

Countries like Norway, Germany and Iceland and others have ... known for its progressive stance on gender equality and female ...

The Philippines improved five places to rank 20th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025. The country’s ...

From classrooms to corporate offices to household cleaning, women across Iceland walked away from ... meaning even if America meets the right gender equality indicators to close the gap, there's ...

Notably, Iceland had achieved impressive results in gender equality, with significant representation of women in political leadership, both in Parliament and local governance. the International ...

Iceland ranks number one for “Wage equality ... worked to achieve gender balance among students and faculty. They encourage female participation in STEM fields. Some Norwegian universities set targets ...