Global Scans · Gender Equality · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.

• [New] The Scottish Government's Women and Girls Fund will deliver grants to women and girl-led organizations across Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia, aiming to contribute to the delivery of Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. The Scottish Government
• [New] In 2025, there are at least 50 fully funded and career-boosting opportunities available to individuals and organizations committed to women's empowerment and gender justice. Vacancy Bridge
• The UK will continue to advocate for investment as a driver of sustainable development, alongside gender equality and climate-smart trade policies. GOV.UK
• Female representation is steadily increasing, and experts predict that by 2030, the gender ratio could reach 1:1 as more diverse communities continue to join. The Social Shepherd
• (Deloitte) Reducing Gender Divide: Targeted inclusion of women through AI-enabled micro-entrepreneurship can expand female labour participation from 37% (2024) to over 45% by 2047. PMF IAS
• Funding for Women and Gender Equality Canada could drop by up to 80% by 2027. Defend Dignity
• Attacks on women's rights are multiplying, while negotiations on gender issues at the UN have become increasingly contentious, threatening hard-won progress. International Peace Institute
• In conclusion, India's aspirations of becoming a global superpower are at risk if gender disparities remain unaddressed. EDUREV.IN
• Improving gender equality worldwide could help unlock greater export potential for women-owned businesses and contribute to broader trade growth-highlighting a compelling reason to integrate gender considerations into trade policy and agreements. GAC
• As China continues to host international forums on gender inclusion, all eyes will be on whether Xi's government translates words into action by promoting women into its next leadership cycle. Modern Diplomacy
• The Supreme Court case centred on whether Scottish legislation could expand the definition of woman to include transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC). The Conversation
• Just closing the gender digital divide alone could benefit 343.5 million women and girls worldwide, lift 30 million out of poverty by 2050, and generate an estimated $1.5 trillion boost to global GDP by 2030. The Business Standard

Last updated: 02 November 2025