A report has been released on the global context of women's incarceration in 2025. The report's findings suggest that the US has high rates of women's incarceration, with some states locking up women at higher rates than others, and that the US outranks many democratic countries in this regard. The issue of women's incarceration is linked to broader problems, including gender inequality and violence, with some experts warning of a global crisis as the number of women in prison approaches one million.