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Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'

Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report.

  • Global gender parity stands at 69.2%, nearing completion
  • Women's presence at top politics reversed since 2022
  • Iceland leads ranking, US drops to 47th place

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