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Gender Matters

Leadership, Benin.
Leadership, Benin. © Dan Gerber
Where women are respected and empowered, families and communities are strengthened, citizens are better represented, corruption is reduced, and peace is prioritized.

In many countries women have more opportunities for education and stronger rights than ever before. And where discrimination, gender violence, and inequality persist, dynamic women and men are working to change the status quo. OneWorld brings you their stories — and more on gender and equality — everyday.

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28.10.2009 Iceland is the best place for women when it comes to gender equality, a position it claimed from Norway, which now finds itself on the third place.
While some gains have been made, women still aren't getting the same opportunities as men in education, employment, and other aspects of life — with unfortunate consequences for societies as a whole.
Rebecca Lolosoli in Kenya.
They are running factories and non-profits, leading campaigns, and standing up to government oppression around the world. They are mothers, widows, journalists, Nobel Prize winners, peacemakers...
Image: Rebecca Lolosoli in Kenya. © Independent Media Center

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FACTS
Women work ⅔ of the world's working hours, produce œ of the world's food, and earn 10% of the world's income.
Source: Oxfam America

Over 75% of the world's refugees are women and children.
Source: Practical Peace