A recent report from the World Economic Forum indicates that Central Asia is currently on track to be the final region globally to attain gender parity. Based on historical data and current trends, the analysis suggests that it could take as long as 202 years to close the existing gender gap in the area. This projection highlights a significant delay in progress, suggesting that girls born in the region today will not see equal representation or opportunity within their lifetimes if the current pace of change persists. The findings underscore the economic and social necessity of accelerating efforts to address these disparities, as the current trajectory remains insufficient to meet global standards of equality in the near future.
Source : The Astana Times
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