'The aim of this study is to understand comprehensively the current representation of female employees in some of the largest companies in the world’s biggest economies and to provide a quantitative analysis of how well these companies are implementing practices and policies that are aimed at reducing gender inequality.'
This report presents statistics and analysis on the status of women and men in the world, highlighting the current situation and changes over time. Analyses are based mainly on statistics from international and national statistical agencies. The report covers several broad policy areas – population and families, health, education, work, power and decision-making, violence against women, environment and poverty.