Youth activist Selin Ozunaldim works with girls throughout Turkey to campaign for SDG 5.

A study from this week, carried out by the government’s independent advisers, has found that more than half of the UK public believes that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has created greater social inequality over the past few months.

The World We Want, has launched an inspiring call to action to break the silence around menstruation.

From music artists to journalists, the fight for equality is gaining more prominence.

This will see her also become the first ever African and female to be appointed into the role.

From fresh perspectives to driven changemakers, unlocking the potential of half the world’s population will pave the way for a more prosperous future.

Despite the progress in recent years, there is still a glass ceiling that needs to be broken through in order to achieve equality.