Three million women around the world left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to stretch on, women worldwide are taking significant steps to improve their job prospects and re-evaluate their lives and careers. Pearson asked 6,000 women in six countries how challenges have impacted their lives, their careers, and their communities. The results, presented in this report, show that many women are optimistic about their prospects and forging ahead to overcome barriers to success.