'Because I am a Girl' campaign reveals continuing gender equality divide

There is no country in the world where women have equal status or influence to men, a study shows.

A report published yesterday by overseas development organisation Plan Ireland reveals some startling findings regarding the discrimination still encountered by women worldwide.

The report outlines how, despite some improvements, there remains no country in the world where women have equal status or influence to men. It highlights how women still lag far behind their male counterparts in all significant indicators such as economic attainment, education accomplishment and political influence. It also shows millions of women are victims of violence and abuse.