India, March 3 -- UN Women says no country has achieved full legal equality for women and girls

Women globally hold just 64% of the legal rights of men, UN report finds

In 54% of countries, rape is not legally defined on the basis of consent

Agency calls for urgent action ahead of International Women's Day and CSW70

No country in the world has reached full legal equality for women and girls, UN Women has said in a statement ahead of International Women's Day on March 8, 2026.

Justice systems meant to uphold rights and the rule of law are failing women and girls everywhere, the United Nations agency said in an alert. Globally, women hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights afforded to men, leaving them exposed to discrimination, viol...