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Board diversity may give Europe an edge in talent war

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EUROPE

Countries, not the EU, lead the trend in Europe to improve corporate governance by boosting gender diversity on boards

Legal reform lags as gender-based cyberviolence rises

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INT

Although international law recognises online gender-based abuse and violence, national-level reform is slow

Global gender gaps are vast in policy and practice

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INT

The fourth anniversary of the #MeToo movement has drawn attention to progress on gender equality

Social attitudes will shape LGBT rights in Africa

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AFRICA

Anti-LGBT legislation and anti-LGBT violence appear to be on the rise again in some parts of Africa

Latin American LGBT rights expand but face pushback

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LATIN AMERICA

Although equality laws are advancing in the region, progress is limited and violence still widespread

Women will remain under-represented in US midterms

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UNITED STATES

A record number of women will run for state legislatures in 2022, but less than one-third running for Congress are women

Slow Latin American abortion reforms will be divisive

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LATIN AMERICA

Protests in favour of legalising abortion are set to mount across Latin America but opinion is sharply divided

Gender issues run deep in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

Women’s political representation has increased in Latin America, but inequality and gender violence persist

Parental leave will be key in retaining global talent

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INT

Societal norms towards parental roles are shifting, especially among younger generations