Women in Egypt
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The role of women in Egypt has changed throughout history, from ancient to modern times. From the earliest preserved archaeological records, Egyptian women were considered equal to men in Egyptian society, regardless of marital status.
Quick Facts General Statistics, Maternal mortality (per 100,000) ...
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 66 (2010) |
Women in parliament | 14.9% (2015)[1] |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 43.4% (2010) |
Women in labour force | 26% (2014)[2] |
Gender Inequality Index[3] | |
Value | 0.443 (2021) |
Rank | 109th out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[4] | |
Value | 0.635 (2022) |
Rank | 129th out of 146 |
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The legal rights of women expanded throughout the 20th century. However, legal inequality persists as current laws "establish significant differences between women and men, in terms of both marriage and divorce right."[5]