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The pandemic has affected millions around the world, with women among the hardest hit. As economies rebuild, new data show that when we prioritize solutions that help women, all people…
Women’s self-help groups in the poorest countries are an important tool for promoting greater gender equality and have helped communities cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has been devastating to women’s employment. Unless governments and the private sector start to think of child care as essential infrastructure, post-pandemic recovery plans will falter.
Women’s funds have long been on the front lines of addressing persistent societal injustices. They need our support to address the harms suffered by women during the COVID-19 pandemic—from lost…
From education to entrepreneurship, global recovery efforts need to pay particular attention to the needs of women and girls. Melinda Gates and David Malpass, President of the World Bank, urge…
A new report shows that women are vastly underrepresented in media coverage and in the journalism sector. The Gates Foundation’s Susan Byrnes discusses the findings with Luba Kassova.
This year has witnessed significant progress against HIV/AIDS. The foundation’s Nina Russell explores the innovative R&D that catalyzed these advancements.
Women in low- and middle-income countries are 20% less likely to own a smartphone than men. Closing this gap requires addressing social, financial, and educational barriers.
The pandemic further threatens weak health systems. Building stronger and more resilient health systems means focusing on women’s care and supporting health care workers.
