The Republic of Moldova ranks 13th out of 146 countries as regards the reduction of gender gap, shows the Global Gender Gap Report for 2024 launched by the World Economic Forum. Compared to last year, the global gap between women and men narrowed by another 0.1 percentage points, from 68.5 to 68.6 percent, IPN reports.

European countries such as Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Ireland and Spain occupy top positions in the world ranking. The Republic of Moldova also made significant progress in this regard and climbed six positions in the rankings.

Minister of Labor and Social Protection Alexei Buzu appreciated the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in ensuring gender equality: “More employment services, more creches and more kindergartens repaired, more business support programs, more options for using childcare leave, more programs to combat violence, more women in the police – this is how we build an inclusive Moldova,” noted the minister.

Launched in 2006, the Global Gender Gap Index is the longest-standing index tracking progress of numerous countries’ efforts towards closing gender gaps by identifying the most effective policies in this regard.