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PNG ranked 158 in global Gender Equality Index

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Papua New Guinea is ranked 158th out of 188 countries in the global Gender Equality Index, with only 2.7% women representation in Parliament.

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PNG ranked 158 in global Gender Equality Index

The United Nations (UN) states it is vital therefore for PNG to accelerate efforts to achieve gender equality and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The UN reports that pervasive cultural and systemic obstacles still prevent women from participating in political and economic life in PNG as well as many other nations.

UN agencies in PNG are working with other stakeholders to advance gender equality.