Gender equality and women's empowerment play a vital role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined by the United Nations. Acknowledging the significance of SDG 5, which explicitly targets gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, it's worth noting that these elements are fundamentally tied to all 17 goals. Each goal, whether it pertains to poverty eradication, quality education, or climate action, is directly or indirectly affected by gender dynamics. Gender inequality inhibits economic growth (SDG 8) by depriving economies of the full potential of half its population, thereby exacerbating poverty (SDG 1) and hunger (SDG 2). Additionally, gender-based discrimination can limit access to quality education (SDG 4) and decent work (SDG 8) for women and girls, further perpetuating inequality. In health matters, gender roles and stereotypes often result in disparities in healthcare access and outcomes (SDG 3). With respect to environmental sustainability (SDGs 13, 14, and 15), women, particularly those in rural areas, bear the brunt of climate change impacts, but they also hold unique knowledge and skills crucial for mitigation and adaptation strategies. Likewise, women's underrepresentation in decision-making roles limits their influence on peace and justice (SDG 16) and partnerships for goals (SDG 17). Thus, achieving gender equality isn't only about justice for women and girls, but also about progress on every SDG. Women's empowerment creates a multiplier effect that boosts economic growth and promotes sustainable development, thereby setting a direct path towards achieving the SDGs. Encouragingly, concerted efforts worldwide are recognizing and amplifying women's roles in society, placing gender equality and women's empowerment at the heart of the SDGs. Such advancements signify a positive stride towards a balanced and equitable world.
Findings from this SRMA provide clinical evidence against a clinically significant increase in the risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, or intellectual disability among children born to pregnant individuals who use paracetamol as directed, thereby supporting existing safety recommendations.
Nutrition and Women's Health: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Integrative Strategies, 2026, pp 49-62
This chapter highlights how gender-specific nutritional needs across the female lifespan are essential for preventing deficiencies, improving health outcomes, and reducing chronic disease risk, directly supporting SDG 3: Good Health and Well‑Being and SDG 5: Gender Equality.
This chapter aligns with SDG 3 – Good Health and Well‑Being and SDG 5 – Gender Equality by showing how nutraceuticals can enhance the prevention, treatment, and recurrence management of gynecologic cancers, thereby improving women’s health outcomes and addressing conditions that uniquely affect women.
King’s career illustrates how one woman in mid-twentieth-century America transformed the scope of microbiological work. Her career showed that precise observation and persistence could open paths for women in a field long dominated by men.
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2026, Pages e25-e32
Probably the first study to establish reference ranges for transient elastography in the third trimester of pregnancy, demonstrating that similar cutoffs can be used to define liver steatosis in this period. By analysing more than 5000 women, we identified maternal and gestational risk factors for steatosis and increased liver stiffness in pregnancy, which include obesity, pre-gestational diabetes, and pre-eclampsia
Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity Nexus, 2026, pages 79-109
This chapter aligns with Goals 5, 3, and 9 by theorizing how creative sectors manifest themselves as mediating contexts for the influence of women's entrepreneurship on the SDGs.
Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Sustainable Development Goals: An Opportunity Nexus, 2026, pages 135-162
This chapter aligns with Goals 5, 8, and 10 by highlighting the significance of women’s entrepreneurship in promoting sustainable growth in Europe. The key argument is that achieving gender equality is essential for sustainable development, as outlined in the SDGs, which advocate for equal opportunities for all.
The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health, Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2025, Pages e270-e280
CRADLE-5 is the first pragmatic stepped-wedge trial of a Vital Signs Alert device in a low-income country, evaluating its effectiveness and scale-up across eight districts in Sierra Leone, where maternal mortality rates remain one of the highest globally. The study involved over 93,000 deliveries, trained 2,100+ health workers, and assessed outcome variations across districts and facilities.
