At the current rate of progress, it will take up to 286 years to close gaps in legal protection and remove discriminatory laws, 140 years for women to be representedequally in positions of power and leadership in the workplace, and 47 years to achieve equal representation in national parliaments.- The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing gender inequalities, such as unequal access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.
- Globally, one in five young women (19%) were married in childhood in 2022, though the prevalence has declined from 21% in 2016.
- As of 2023, women hold 26.5% of seats in lower and single chambers of national parliaments, up from previous years.
The Queen of Ghana pageant aligns with the UN's call for political leadership and comprehensive policy reforms to dismantle systemic barriers to the achievement of SDG 5. By celebrating and empowering Ghanaian women, the pageant contributes to the global effort to achieve gender equality and women's empowerment.