By Vivek Dubey
CNBC-TV18.com
Published August 30, 2024
The 2023 Women Peace and Security Index highlights the bottom 10 nations for women, focusing on safety, inclusion, and justice, with scores ranging from 0.286 to 0.424.
Iraq ranks 168th with a score of 0.424, reflecting severe issues in women’s education, employment, and safety, making it one of the worst countries for women.
Ranked 169th with a score of 0.417, Somalia faces high maternal mortality and rampant intimate partner violence, severely impacting women’s quality of life.
Eswatini, at 170th place with a 0.415 score, shows a significant drop due to low female education rates and elevated intimate partner violence.
With a score of 0.407, Syria’s ranking at 171st highlights the severe impact of ongoing conflict on women’s safety and access to justice.
Burundi ranks 172nd with a 0.394 score, struggling with legal discrimination and poor maternal health, exacerbating the dire situation for women.
Ranked 173rd with a 0.388 score, South Sudan’s proximity to conflict and high violence against women contribute to its low standing.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 174th with a score of 0.384, reflects the devastating impact of conflict and political violence on women.
With a 0.378 score, the Central African Republic ranks 175th, plagued by severe legal discrimination and poor community safety for women.
Yemen, at 176th with a 0.287 score, faces extreme challenges, including son bias and high maternal mortality, making it one of the worst for women.
Afghanistan ranks last at 177th with a score of 0.286, reflecting deteriorating conditions for women, with severe restrictions on rights and safety.