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- World Bank's February 24, 2026 report shows no country ensures legal rights for women's economic participation.
- The global average for legal rights is 67 of 100, while enforcement sits at 53 and systems at 47.
- Less than 5% of women live in economies with legal equality; Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia face major barriers.
- Between 2023 and 2025, 68 economies enacted 113 legal reforms, with progress in Egypt, Madagascar, and Somalia cited.
