Do you really know? Why are women’s rights regressing?
Dec 10, 2024
A recent report highlights a staggering decline in women's rights, reaching a 20-year low in global reforms. The situation in Afghanistan, where women are banned from secondary education and gymnasiums, is particularly alarming. The podcast explores the broader implications for economic growth and questions whether the West is facing similar challenges. It also discusses potential strategies to combat the regression of women's rights in Europe, underscoring the urgency for action.
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Women's Rights Decline
- The global pace of reforms for equal treatment of women under law has slowed in the last 20 years.
- This decline can hinder economic growth.
Afghanistan's Regression
- Since 2021, Afghanistan has severely restricted women's rights, including education and gym access.
- NGOs report that women can no longer work with them due to dress code non-compliance.
Western Setbacks
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US and abortion restrictions in Poland are setbacks for women's rights.
- These highlight the ongoing struggles for reproductive rights in Western countries.