So long to 2020, a year like no other (we hope). On the upside, we voted in our first female VP, and will soon see the last of the current administration with its open contempt for equality.
Since this is the time for year-in-review stuff, here’s a report from the UN on the progress (and lack, in many ways) since the Beijing conference 25 years ago:
To ensure that progress is accelerated and achieved across all these themes, the report calls for four catalysts for change:
1. Support women’s movements and leadership,
2. Harness technology for gender equality,
3. Ensure no one is left behind, and
4. Match commitments with resources.
As always this diary is a group effort. Thanks to Angmar, ramara, elenacarlena, mettle fatigue, and the WOW crew for links and discussion.