The Persistent Global Gender Gap in 5 Maps
Despite gains, equal rights for women remain elusive.
Despite progress in establishing equal rights for women, the gender gap persists. In more than 170 countries, women still lack the same rights, protections, and liberties as men.
To mark the 104th anniversary of International Women’s Day on Sunday, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) World Policy Analysis Center (WORLD) issued a report documenting the state of gender equality around the world.
The report—a road map to understanding gender inequality—tracks the progress made in the 20 years since 189 countries signed the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a global commitment to advance women’s rights.
“When policymakers see these maps, they’ll be able to understand where their country is leading and lagging behind,” says Jody Heymann, dean of
