Pakistan is ranked 3rd lowest in gender equality

According to a report,  titled “Global Gender Gap Report 2020” published by the World Economic Forum examining gender equality around the globe, Pakistan was ranked third-lowest in the world. Pakistan being at 151st position out of 153 countries. The Global Gender Gap Report measures the progress of a country’s gender equality in four areas; economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.

Iraq and Yemen are the only two countries that are ranked below Pakistan.The Global Gender Gap Report 2020 states that only 32.7% of Pakistani women can access economic opportunities. Women make up one-fourth of the country’s labor force and just 5% of them are present in leadership roles.

Source: Pro Pakistani