The UK has addressed the 63rd UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, stating that harmful gender stereotypes remain a significant barrier to equality. These stereotypes can inhibit people's choices, aspirations, and potential, affecting women, girls, men, and boys, and contributing to behaviours that damage mental and physical health.
In response, the UK's Minister for Women and Equalities has launched a national taskforce. This initiative aims to tackle the rise of misogyny by bringing together government, local leaders, and experts to strengthen prevention efforts and build communities and workplaces where women and girls no longer face harmful attitudes.
Additionally, England has published revised teaching guidance for schools on relationships, sex and health education. This guidance is designed to help young people challenge harmful attitudes around consent, power, and control, including misogynistic narratives spread online. The UK's Enough campaign is also working to raise awareness of abusive behaviours and encourage lasting change, alongside efforts to advance pay transparency.