Rwanda leads not just Africa, but the world; nine countries in the world do not have a single woman parliamentarian in their legislative houses – these are Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, and six other tiny island nations.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) In Africa, By Type And Country
Clitoridectomy is removal of the clitoris only. Excision is the removal of the clitoris, labia minora and sometimes labia majora. Infibulation is the most severe, with the removal of all three plus sewing shut
Gender Gap In Africa: Economic Participation And Opportunity, 2007
Mozambique, Ghana and Tanzania are the countries that have the most economic opportunities open to women. By contrast, it is difficult for a woman to work in Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia.
Death Penalty, Gay Rights Tell You Lots About Women’s Rights
It’s a hazard, but one good way to figure out if an African country has a high level of representation for women in official public life, is to check its attitude toward gays.
African Parliaments With Highest Percentage Of Women, 2008
Rwanda has the continent’s (and the world’s) highest percentage of women in Parliament; generally, East African countries score highly.