Inspiring Girls Hong Kong Annual Report 2025 - Report - Page 6
y we exist
Wh
r underrepresented in leadership roles
across every sector and on every continent.
Women a e
spite clear evidence about the advantages of including women at the upper echelons of corporate
rship and governance, they continue to be underrepresented, particularly in finance, technology,
aviation, healthcare, energy, supply chain, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
De
leade
role models play a vital role in inspiring
young girls to see themselves as future leaders.
Female
spite this, only half of our programs participants had a female role model, and among them, just a third
t
someone outside their family. Showcasing female leaders in society can encourage girls to aim
high, especially as their greatest concerns revolve around challenging societal norms and facing judgment
from others.
De
iden ified
urce: Barbie & Inspiring Girls Dream Gap Project, 2025
So
6%
r s enter STEM
careers
41.9%
tudents experienced
distress
Gi l
S
Prevalence:
41.9% of students experienced distress from
symptoms of depression or anxiety.
STEM Pipeline Leakage:
y 18% girls in advanced math, 6% enter
STEM careers, creating a future leadership gap
Onl
t
urce: WCE Report, 2025
rrow success definitions.
urce: HKCSS, 2025
S igma and na
So
So
s are not
preparing girls for
future of work
(tech & soft skills).
qual
Access
School
urce: HK Educational Studies 2024
So
r s are often under
prepared for personal
financial management.
Gi l
Une
pportunities based on networks, not merit, geographic
disparities, lack of family/community support.
O
urce: HK Social Inclusion Report 2023
So
Lack of Financial
Limited early exposure to financial concepts.
urce: HK Employment Future Skills Survey, 2023
So
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