UN Report: Women's Rights Regressed in One-Quarter of Countries in 2024

The report highlights weakened democratic institutions, climate change, and technology as key threats to gender equality globally.

A UN Women report found that women's rights regressed in nearly 25% of countries in 2024, undermining progress made since the 1995 Beijing Conference on gender equality.
Weakened democratic institutions and the deliberate efforts of groups opposing human rights were identified as significant drivers of setbacks in gender equality.
The report flagged growing gender disparities in digital access and the harmful role of online platforms and AI in spreading stereotypes and enabling violence against women.
Violence against women remains pervasive, with conflict-related sexual violence increasing by 50% over the last decade and 53% of women in parts of Europe and Asia experiencing online gender-based violence.
Recommendations include equitable access to technology, stronger protections against violence, increased public participation for women, and climate justice measures to address systemic inequities.