UN warns global progress on gender equality is at risk

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• UN Women marks its 15th anniversary warning that global gender equality progress is at risk.
• A survey shows a 60% increase in concern over stalled progress, with nearly one in four countries experiencing a rollback on women's rights. 9s
• Setbacks include rising gender-based violence, a widening digital divide, and over 600 million women living in conflict zones. 18s
• UN Women has launched a 15-point action plan calling for urgent steps to protect women's rights. 27s
• The plan prioritizes countering backlash, increasing peace-building, ensuring women's participation in peace talks, and addressing economic inequality. 37s