News & Events

Join us on February 24 at 10:00 am EST for an evidence-driven dialogue on the global state of women’s economic rights.

For the first time, the latest Women, Business and the Law report assesses not only the degree of equality in laws on the books, but also the extent to which those laws are enforced.

Watch the discussions on promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices.

Older women sustain families and economies—removing barriers to their health, rights, and work benefits all.

Learn about how the WBG and WBL data have driven legal reforms in Azerbaijan, Egypt, and Sierra Leone.

Watch a presentation and discussion on drivers of legal reform advancing women’s financial inclusion in Sierra Leone.

Watch a three-day workshop on WBL topics, including methodology, scoring, and the links between legal frameworks, supportive systems, and expert perception pillars.

The World Bank warns that the wage gap is a global challenge.

UAE leads region in global gender equality and women’s empowerment rankings.

Gender parity isn't just a moral imperative, it’s a smart economic strategy.

Women drive economic growth in low- and middle-income countries but face systemic barriers, especially digital exclusion.