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Girls are increasingly better educated than boys and female employment has increased. But it ‌will be difficult to realise women’s full potential without improving access to childcare, sharing household chores more equally and changing discriminatory social norms. Well thought-out policies can help, but further action needs to be considered.

• Learn more about key issues in gender equality
  

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Is the gap in wages among men and women decreasing? Why are women-owned enterprises smaller than men-owned ones? Were men more affected by the economic crisis? International data show us how far we are from gender equality and where action is most needed.

• Visualize and share key data on gender equality

• Test your knowledge. Try our International Women's Day quiz