In Pics | 14 countries with full equal rights for women

On March 8, the world celebrated International Women's Day by organising rallies and promoting gender equality. However, the data tells a different story. According to the 2023 World Bank report entitled 'Women, Business and the Law', only 14 countries has full legal rights for women. The study takes into consideration eight indicators inlcuding penison, pay parity, and other such factors. Here is the list of these countires.

According to a 2023 World Bank report titled 'Women, Business and the Law', only 14 countries provide full legal protection to women. Credit: Reuters Photo

Around eight indicators were checked on the basis of women’s interactions with the law throughout their lives. The indicators include, mobility, workplace, pay, marriage, parenthood, entrepreneurship, assets, and pension. Credit: AFP Photo

The study has also incorporated new research, a literature review, and analysis of 53 years of reforms for women’s rights. Credit: AFP Photo

The rate of progress in women's careers has been uneven across economies, regions, and areas of reform. Only 14 economies have reached legal gender parity. Credit: Reuters Photo

The 14 countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands. Credit: AFP Photo

Germany and the Netherlands were new in the list of the countries rated with 100 points. Credit: Reuters Photo