It’s Up to the Women

In 2015, the world pledged to achieve gender equality by 2030 as part of the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals. Nearly a decade later, it’s clear the target won’t be met, with the World Economic Forum estimating gender parity is still 131 years away. While some progress has been made, particularly in Europe and North America, much of the Global South lags behind—though countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, and Chile are notable exceptions. Achieving real change demands a fundamental shift in thinking and action. That’s why we invited Zubaida Bai, CEO of the Grameen Foundation, to join us on New Thinking for a New World. She believes gender equality is not only essential but achievable—if we focus on bold, systemic change.