You know about the gender wage gap. But do you know about the gender poverty gap? | National Women's Law Center

380 million girls face extreme poverty (United Nations). As of September 2022, the global extreme poverty line has increased to $2.15 per person per day (World Bank). Inflation, conflict, and climate change have caused more people to fall into extreme poverty, increasing the global threshold to 9% of the world’s population (United Nations Development Programme - UNDP) with Covid-19 erasing more than four years of poverty progress. With your support we can invest in the power of more women and #E

When you’re tackling poverty, gender matters. #IWD2019 Globally, women earn 32% less than men, and you’re more likely to be living in poverty if you’re a woman. On International Women's Day, here's one woman who's challenging traditional gender roles in Nepal and gaining financial independence for herself and several other women. Thanks to you, thousands of women in Nepal now have the tools and training to run their own businesses - and lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Learn mo