UN Urges $360B Investment in Women’s Empowerment

The United Nations is sounding the alarm: investing in women isn't just about equality—it's an economic game-changer. With International Women’s Day around the corner, UN Women revealed a staggering $360 billion annual funding gap for gender equality programs in developing countries.

Money Where It Matters

UN Secretary-General António Guterres put it bluntly: \"Ending patriarchy requires money on the table.\" Closing credit gaps for women-led businesses could boost global incomes by 12% by 2030, while addressing gender pay gaps could recover trillions lost in human capital.

Breaking Barriers Globally

Did you know? Nearly 60% of women work informal jobs worldwide, often without basic protections. Violence against women alone drains $1.5 trillion from economies annually. UN Women’s solution? Gender-focused policies like cash transfers and better access to land/tech for female entrepreneurs.

Call to Action

The agency is pushing leaders to \"challenge outdated norms\" and prioritize women’s voices in decision-making. Because when women thrive, economies thrive—simple math.

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UN highlights need for investment in women's economic empowerment

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