This publication presents statistics and analysis on the status of women and men in the world, highlighting the current situation and changes over time. It is t

This UN Women's flagship report shows that, all too often, women's economic and social rights are held back, because they are forced to fit into a 'man's world'

Despite recent advances in important aspects of the lives of girls and women, pervasive challenges remain. These challenges reflect widespread deprivations and

Why do women in most developing countries lag behind men in literacy? Why do women get less schooling than men? This anthology examines the educational decision

A growing body of evidence demonstrates that improvements in the status of women and girls – however worthy and important in their own right – also drive th