Women are generally paid less than men: the gender pay gap is this difference in pay, but also the gender gap speaks to inequality between men and women in all areas of society.
If we continue at the current pace, it will take Europe more than 60 years to completely close the gender gap.
Here are some animated GIFs - submitted as part of our yearly competition GIF IT UP - that illustrate the inequalities women face in our society.
Women are under-represented at all levels of political participation and decision-making worldwide.
Intended to be reached by 2030, gender equality and empowering all women and girls is one of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable development goals - created to achieve a better future for all.