UN Women (UNW) reports women hold 64% of legal rights of men globally.

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

UN Women (UNW) stated women globally hold 64% of the legal rights afforded to men.
UN Women (UNW) released the statement ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026.
In 54% of countries rape is not legally defined on the basis of consent.
Nearly 75% of countries still allow girls to be legally forced into marriage.
44% of countries lack legal requirement for equal remuneration for work of equal value.
UN Women (UNW) Executive Director Sima Bahous warned that justice systems failing women weaken rule of law.
Reported cases of sexual violence in conflict settings rose by 87% in the past two years.
87% of countries have enacted domestic violence legislation according to the Secretary-General’s report.