Moreover, the article emphasizes that women have been central to the response to COVID-19, especially as front-line health workers, yet they continue to be overlooked for leadership positions. The report by UN Women and UN DESA, “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2021,” presents data on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals and calls for action to accelerate progress. The pandemic has exacerbated issues like poverty, hunger, and inequality, particularly affecting women and girls.

Moreover, the article emphasizes that women have been central to the response to COVID-19, especially as front-line health workers, yet they continue to be overlooked for leadership positions. The report by UN Women and UN DESA, “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2021,” presents data on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals and calls for action to accelerate progress. The pandemic has exacerbated issues like poverty, hunger, and inequality, particularly affecting women and girls.