This week, as New York hosts the 68th CSW UN gathering, our Nordic Insights newsletter aligns perfectly, offering a recap of the five articles we featured during last week and International Women’s Day. One key article examines the pension gender gap, echoing one of the priority themes at this year’s conference.
The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment, will take place this year from 11 – 22 March under the priority theme, “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.
Dive into these five “bridging the gap” articles from Nordic Insights presenting various aspects on gender equality in the Nordics:
The resent PISA scores highlight STEM disparities: Across the Nordics, girls typically surpass boys in science, yet Denmark deviates, sparking discussions on tailored STEM education policies.
👉Bridging the Gap (2/5): Iceland’s Success in Closing the Gender Gap in STEM education
The journey continues at the university level, examining the share of women in STEM higher education. Iceland stands out, having notably closed the gender gap, while Norway lags behind, emphasizing the imperative for increased female enrollment in STEM across the Nordics.
👉Bridging the Gap (3/5): Pay Equality and Paternity Leave – Is There a Connection?
Our third installment explored the nexus between paternity leave and the gender pay gap. Sweden and Iceland demonstrate that encouraging paternal involvement in childcare correlates with strides toward pay equality, offering valuable lessons on balancing domestic responsibilities and workplace equity.
👉Bridging the Gap (4/5): Is Retirement Equality a Nordic Reality Yet?
The series then shifted focus to the gender pension gap, a critical economic indicator. While all Nordic countries have shown progress, with Denmark and Iceland making significant strides, disparities persist, underscoring the need for ongoing efforts to ensure retirement equality.
👉Bridging the Gap (5/5): Power and Gender?
Lastly, we examined gender balance in Nordic boardrooms and parliaments. Despite proactive measures, true parity remains elusive, with Norway and Iceland leading in female representation yet still falling short of an equitable distribution. The legislative landscape offers a brighter picture, yet the quest for 50% representation continues.
🏁 Conclusion: Through this series, we traversed from academia to the executive suite, uncovering the multifaceted nature of gender equality in the Nordics. Let’s commend the progress made while acknowledging the journey ahead. Your insights and participation are crucial in shaping a more equitable future.
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All the best until next week.
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