Flourish - eMag - Mar 25 - Flipbook - Page 47
WHY WE NEED TO
#ACCELERATEACTION
Despite progress,
gender inequality
remains a global issue.
Here’s a snapshot of
the challenges—and
successes—faced
by women on every
continent:
•
Australia & Oceania: In Australia, women make up 47.2% of
the workforce but only hold 32% of executive roles in ASX
200 companies. On the bright side, more women than ever are
graduating from university, with 58% of degrees awarded to
women in 2023.
•
Asia: Women account for 42% of entrepreneurs in Asia, yet
many struggle with limited access to funding. Encouragingly,
countries like the Philippines are leading the way, ranking
16th globally for gender equality in the workplace.
•
Africa: While women represent 70% of Africa’s agricultural
workforce, they own only 20% of land. However, Rwanda
continues to inspire change with women holding 61% of
parliamentary seats, the highest proportion worldwide.
•
Europe: The gender pay gap in Europe is 13%, but Iceland
stands out as a role model, closing 91% of its gender gap—
earning the title of the most gender-equal country for the
14th year running.
•
North America: Women in the US earn an average of 82 cents
for every dollar a man earns. However, women-led startups
are thriving, with their revenues growing at a rate 67% higher
than male-led businesses.
•
South America: In Latin America, women now hold 40% of
ministerial positions, up from just 28% in 2018. Brazil is also
seeing a shift, with women’s representation in Congress
reaching an all-time high of 18% in 2024.
