Gender Parity at UNESCO
In 2009, women represented only 23% of Director (and above) level posts at UNESCO.
In June 2018, 40 out of 76 decision-making posts were occupied by women, which represents 53%.
In 2009, UNESCO achieved overall parity at the Secretariat (P-1 to P-5 level).
In June 2018, women represented 51% of staff at P-1 to P-5 level.
In 2009, UNESCO reached gender parity at P-5 level.
In June 2018, women only represent 33% of staff at P-5.
Gender Parity in the UN as a whole.
In 2005, women occupied only 24% of the posts at Director Level in the UN as a whole.
In 2015, this number is still low, with only 29% of women directors.
In 2005, women made up to 43.8% of the Professional Staff (P-Level) in the UN as a whole.
In 2015, this number has increased to 48.4%
In 2005, women made up to 37% of the UN System staff
In 2015, this number has increased to 43%