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Addressing gender gaps across every area of society is essential for promoting gender equality and ensuring that all individuals have equal opportunities and rights. Various organizations, governments, and activists work towards creating policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and reduce the disparities between men and women in all aspects of life. Here are some examples of where we see gender gaps: 

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<img height="20%" width="20%" src="/static/2578129_coin_economy_electric_electricity_money_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.6667px; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;" /> Economics Differences in economic opportunities, pay, workforce participation, and financial services affect women across all parts of the economy. Disparities in wages, glass ceiling, job positions, and representation in various industries, such as the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) sector. Topics related to the informal economy are also good to focus on—the majority of informal economy workers are women.	<img height="20%" width="20%" src="/static/2012963_architecture_design_home_owner_house_housing_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05;" /> Housing Historically, women have faced numerous challenges in accessing housing and property rights due to discriminatory laws, cultural norms, and gender-based violence.	<img height="25%" width="25%" src="/static/8683098_calendar_schedule_event_education_graduation_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05;" /> Education Differences in access to education and educational achievement. Historically, girls and women have faced barriers to education. Particularly relevant for Wikimedia, it can encompass internet access and digital skills.
<img height="20%" width="20%" src="/static/9180319_activism_fight_freedom_hand_fist_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05;" /> Civil rights and political power Women are systematically underrepresented in political leadership positions, both in elected offices and appointed roles. More broadly, there are differences in political empowerment and influence between genders, including access to basic political rights such as voting.	<img height="15%" width="15%" src="/static/5980406_check_data_health_information_medical_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05;" /> Health There are measurable disparities in health outcomes between men and women, including life expectancy, access to healthcare, and treatment for certain health conditions. Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights affecting women and a life-threatening health and protection issue. Moreover, sexual and reproductive health and rights disproportionality affect women’s health.	<img height="25%" width="25%" src="/static/3209320_chat_circuit_comment_communication_digital_icon.svg" alt="" style="background-color: #f2cb05;" /> Digital Access Differences in access to and use of digital technologies. It can encompass internet access, digital literacy, and participation in the technology sector.