Global study on progress of women and girls led by No Ceilings Project.
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Hillary Clinton spearheaded the No Ceilings: The Full Participation Project, collaborating with the Bill \u0026 Melinda Gates Foundation to examine women's and girls' progress globally. This initiative aimed to collect, analyze, and disseminate comprehensive data on gender equality and family well-being. The No Ceilings project focused on evaluating progress made since the Beijing World Conference on Women, a pivotal event that set goals for achieving gender equality.
The project compiled extensive data on various indicators such as education, health, economic participation, and political involvement. The findings highlighted areas where significant advances had been made, such as the increased enrollment of girls in primary education. However, the data also underscored persistent disparities. Women and girls continued to face obstacles in areas like secondary education completion, workforce participation, and political representation. For instance, globally, women were still underrepresented in parliaments, occupying less than 25% of parliamentary seats.
The No Ceilings initiative also facilitated partnerships with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to form actionable plans to accelerate gender equality. By providing a comprehensive data set and clear benchmarks, the project aimed to guide policymakers and advocates in crafting targeted interventions. One notable impact was its influence on policy reform and increased funding for gender-focused programs.
Quantitative findings from the partnership were shared through an interactive digital platform, enabling stakeholders worldwide to access and utilize the data for advocacy and policy formulation. This initiative reinforced the importance of evidence-based strategies in addressing gender disparities, emphasizing the role of data in driving social progress.
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Primary Reference: The Full Participation Report

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