Women’s Economic-Opportunity Laws Only Half-Enforced Globally—Only 4% of women worldwide live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality
Only 4% of women worldwide live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026—Laws designed to ensure equal economic opportunities for women are only half-enforced on average across the world, indicating that the barriers that keep women from contributing fully to growth and prosperity are far steeper than previou...


















