Pakistan, March 6 -- A new UN report reveals that women's and girls' rights are under attack, 30 years after world leaders adopted a historic gender equality plan. Despite progress, gender discrimination is still deeply rooted in economies and societies. Nearly one-quarter of governments reported a backlash to women's rights last year, and violence against women continues to rise.

The report highlights alarming statistics, including a woman or girl being killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Cases of conflict-related sexual violence have increased by 50% since 2022. Additionally, only 87 countries have ever been led by a woman. The UN urges the world to protect women's human rights and promote equality for all.

However,...