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Nepalese gender equality is below South Asia’s average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 13:20

In terms of gender equity Nepal is in a worst condition than its neighbour China, although better than India, and above the South Asian average, which is already the lowest among all regions in the whole world.

India’s gender inequality is one of South Asia’s largest, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 13:19

In terms of gender equity India is in critical condition. The South Asian giant is below the already dim regional average, and its only neighbour presenting a wider gender gap is Pakistan, one of the countries in worse gender situation in the entire world.

Gender equality in Bangladesh is above South Asia’s average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:48

In terms of gender equity Bangladesh is in far better position than its neighbour India, and above the South Asian average.

Afghanistan

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:47

In terms of gender equity Afghanistan is the country in worst situation throughout the entire planet. The country’s condition is far worse than those of the rest of the countries in South Asia, a region already presenting the widest gender gap on Earth.

Yemeni gender inequity one of the largest in the Middle East and North African average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:41

In terms of gender equity the situation of Yemen is critical, second only to Afghanistan in the whole world. Yemeni women suffer are the most disenfranchised out of all women in the Middle East and North Africa.

Morocco’s gender equity is below the Middle East and North African average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:40

In terms of gender equity Morocco is below the Middle East and North African average, and in far worse situation than all of its neighbours. Morocco’s is one of the largest gender gap in the region.

Lebanese gender equity is above the Middle East and North African average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:39

In terms of gender equity Lebanon is above the Middle East and North African average, and also above neighbouring Syria, although in worst situation than Israel, which bares the best score in the region.

Egypt’s gender equity is below the Middle East and North African average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:39

In terms of gender equity Egypt is slightly above the Middle East and North African average, and far over neighbouring Sudan, although in worst situation than Israel.

Bahraini s gender equity is above the Middle East and North African average, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:37

In terms of gender equity Bahrain is above the Middle East and North African average, and far over its neighbour Saudi Arabia, although in worst situation than its other neighbour Qatar.

Canada ninth in the world in gender equity, says watchdog organization

Published on Thu, 2012-03-15 11:14

In terms of gender equity Canada is ranked ninth among 154 countries, far above its neighbour United States and below several European nations, New Zealand and a developing nation, Mongolia. However, her relatively good performance is not enough to narrow the gap between men and women to an acceptable level.

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