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] The Supreme Court's recent decision in United States v. Skrmetti to uphold a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care, along with the Trump Administration's shift in position on sex discrimination in the health care context, will embolden states to enhance state-level restrictions. Crowell & Moring - FTC Workshop Suggests Federal and St
• [New] A gender diverse energy sector is vital for driving energy transition and in doing so will enable a more effective and efficient reduction of global carbon emissions. GOV.UK
• [New] In India's urban slums, bio-toilets offer safe sanitation while mitigating gender-based safety risks. Think Global Health
• [New] With digital transformation closely linked to economic development, gender, and geographic circumstances, WTDC-25 will emphasize the digital development needs of the world's least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states. ITU
• [New] Closing the gender digital divide alone could lift 30 million women out of poverty and add US$ 1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Bernama
• [New] Speakers will explore opportunities from multiple angles to align the ecosystem, helping enable Canada to capitalize on the estimated $37 billion economic opportunity created by closing the gender health gap. Femtech Canada
• [New] Closing the gender digital divide could benefit 343 million women and girls globally and lift 30 million people out of poverty by 2050. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] Starting 2025, Delhi University will reserve PG seats for single girl children as part of a gender equity initiative. Leverage Edu
• Closing the gender digital divide alone could lift 30 million women out of poverty and add USD 1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Antara
• Through targeted funding and technical assistance, UN Women seeks to expand opportunities for women to influence decision-making, enhance their representation in political institutions, and strengthen gender-responsive governance mechanisms. Global South Opportunities
• The Government of Canada expects Canadian companies active abroad to align with Canada's priorities such as the respect for human rights, diversity and inclusion, gender equality, the rights of Indigenous peoples and commitment to climate change targets. GAC
• The Australian Embassy in Colombo is funding local initiatives through its 2025 Direct Aid Program, backing seven projects that span disability equity, LGBTQIA + inclusion, climate resilience, and gender-based violence prevention. Impact Funding
• The successful completion of training by the 17 female cadets signals a new phase in India's military training institutions, where gender no longer defines the scope of opportunity. Bureaucrats India

Last updated: 07 December 2025