UN Tourism has issued an urgent call for increased investment in women to expedite progress towards gender equality within the sector.
As the globe observes International Women’s Day on March 8, the United Nations Specialised Agency acknowledges women’s accomplishments in tourism while emphasising their underrepresentation in leadership roles, encountering barriers to career advancement, and limited access to education and training.
This year’s theme, #InvestInWomen, underscores the necessity for investment to address the projected annual deficit of USD 360 billion in funding required to achieve the global gender equality goals outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 5 – attaining gender equality and empowering all women and girls.
International Women’s Day offers an ideal moment for reflection on the progress made and the substantial investment needed to attain gender equality in the tourism sector. The potential…
