Global Scans · Gender Equality · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower women and girls.

• [New] At the current pace, closing the global gender gap will take 123 years. Lewis Silkin
• [New] Closing gender employment gaps could boost global long-term GDP per capita by nearly 20%. Lewis Silkin
• [New] Non-compliance with gender equality targets in Australia creates two distinct categories of risk: regulatory enforcement by WGEA and civil litigation brought by employees or their representatives. Global Law Experts
• [New] While HHS will not currently pursue enforcement related to the gender identity provisions, employers should remain mindful that other federal laws - such as Title VII, as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court-may still prohibit gender identity discrimination in certain contexts. EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

Last updated: 12 July 2026