Gender equality is a global issue that plays an important role in reshaping global politics.The author first sums up the general situation of global gender equality in three aspects：political participation，economic participation，and educational opportunities，then focuses on two critical concerns—women，peace and security，and women and HIV/AIDS，and an emerging issue—climate change and gender equality.These issues are of great significance in 2007-2008.Finally，the author emphasizes the close links between global politics，gender equality，and the daily life of the women.