SDG5 Gender Equality

Target 5.1

End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

Indicator 5.1.1

Whether or not legal frameworks are in place to promote gender equality and non-discrimination

Target 5.2

Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

What ratio of women have experienced intimate partner violence at least once in their lives?

1 in 4 (641 mil)

What ratio of women have experienced some form of physical/sexual violence at least once?

1 in 3 (736 million)

Target 5.3

Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

any procedure that involves partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for nonmedical reasons

Why do people do FGM?

It's the social norm, it's believed to be a necessary part of raising a girl, and religious reasons

Target 5.5

Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership

At the current pace, how long would it take for women and men to be equally represented in national political leadership?

40 years

What was the women's share in national parliaments in 2022?

26.2%