<human>:  Could you give me an overview of the challenges facing global gender equality?
<bot>: The challenges facing global gender equality are numerous. Women are often underrepresented in decision making bodies in both their home countries and in global organizations. Across the world, gender based violence is prevalent and women continually face unequal access to economic opportunities, education, and health care. In addition, the gender pay gap persists in many countries, and women are often excluded from the labor force or their jobs are low skilled and low paid. Finally, traditional stereotypes and norms related to gender roles remain deeply entrenched in many societies. These challenges must be addressed in order to ensure a more equal and just world.