Afghanistan, March 15 -- UN Women says many women and girls around the world continue to be denied equal legal rights, warning that the gap has serious consequences for individuals and societies.
In a report released on Sunday, the agency said women currently enjoy only 64% of the legal rights granted to men globally, leaving millions facing legal and institutional barriers in many countries.
UN Women said when justice systems fail to protect women, they often face the greatest harm. This includes situations where rape is not properly recognized as a crime, forced marriage of girls persists, and women receive lower pay for the same work.
The organization also warned that the rule of law is under growing pressure worldwide, while democrat...