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Gender parity research shows a lack of progress and persistent challenges

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JP Morgan’s Global State of Gender Balance 2025 research predicts full gender parity is still 134 years away.

JP Morgan’s Global State of Gender Balance in 2025: Signs of Progress Plateauing research paints a complex picture of global gender equality, revealing both strides made and significant hurdles remaining. While progress is evident in some areas, the overarching message is one of slow, uneven advancement.

The World Economic Forum’s (WEF)