No. 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Newsletter.

Despite progress in the area of gender equality, gender-based discrimination remains widespread across many sectors and aspects of society. Situations of subjugation, harassment and distressingly high levels of gender-based violence still exist. While governments and institutions have an obligation to act, responsibility also lies with businesses, leadership and individuals to raise awareness and take action towards creating a society free from degrading or discriminatory treatment, where genuine gender equity is achieved.