In countries where men and women’s economic rights are equally protected under the law, women live on average about nine years longer.
women and progress
September 12, 2019
11:15AM
Twenty countries in the world require, by law, that women obey their husbands or another male guardian.
September 21, 2018
10:28AM
Saudi women must obtain permission from their guardians before they travel, go to university, get a job or get married.
March 12, 2018
11:09AM
Not surprisingly, low-ranking countries include Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Qatar.
