{"id":46510,"date":"2026-02-14T20:03:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=46510"},"modified":"2026-02-14T20:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T14:33:53","slug":"women-peace-security-index-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Peace Security Index 2025 Ranking: India and Global Positions Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#Women_Peace_Security_Index_2025_ranking_highlights_Denmark_first_Afghanistan_last_and_Indias_position_Learn_key_facts_analysis_and_exam-focused_insights\" >Women Peace Security Index 2025 ranking highlights Denmark first, Afghanistan last, and India\u2019s position. Learn key facts, analysis, and exam-focused insights.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025-26_Denmark_Tops_Afghanistan_Ranks_Last_%E2%80%94_India_and_US_Positions_Revealed\" >\ud83c\udf0d Women, Peace and Security Index 2025-26: Denmark Tops, Afghanistan Ranks Last \u2014 India and US Positions Revealed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%A5%87_Denmark_Retains_Top_Spot_as_Best_Country_for_Women\" >\ud83e\udd47 Denmark Retains Top Spot as Best Country for Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%89_Afghanistan_at_the_Bottom_of_the_Index\" >\ud83d\udcc9 Afghanistan at the Bottom of the Index<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8_United_States_Improves_India_Shows_Steady_Progress\" >\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 United States Improves, India Shows Steady Progress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%92%A1_Key_Insights_and_Global_Trends\" >\ud83d\udca1 Key Insights and Global Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%96_Understanding_Global_Gender_and_Security_Issues\" >\ud83d\udcd6 Understanding Global Gender and Security Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Relevance_to_Indias_Policy_Framework\" >\ud83c\udf0d Relevance to India\u2019s Policy Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%98_Impact_on_International_Affairs_and_Diplomacy\" >\ud83d\udcd8 Impact on International Affairs and Diplomacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Integration_with_GS_and_Essay_Sections\" >\ud83d\udcca Integration with GS and Essay Sections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%95%B0_Historical_Context_Womens_Status_in_Global_Peace_and_Security\" >\ud83d\udd70 Historical Context: Women\u2019s Status in Global Peace and Security<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%85_Origin_of_the_WPS_Index\" >\ud83d\udcc5 Origin of the WPS Index<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_Such_an_Index_Matters\" >\ud83d\udccc Why Such an Index Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%93%88_Trends_Since_2017\" >\ud83d\udcc8 Trends Since 2017<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Takeaways_from_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025-26\" >\ud83e\udde0 Key Takeaways from Women, Peace and Security Index 2025-26<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#FAQs_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025%E2%80%9326\" >FAQs: Women, Peace and Security Index 2025\u201326<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/women-peace-security-index-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_Peace_Security_Index_2025_ranking_highlights_Denmark_first_Afghanistan_last_and_Indias_position_Learn_key_facts_analysis_and_exam-focused_insights\"><\/span>Women Peace Security Index 2025 ranking highlights Denmark first, Afghanistan last, and India\u2019s position. Learn key facts, analysis, and exam-focused insights.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025-26_Denmark_Tops_Afghanistan_Ranks_Last_%E2%80%94_India_and_US_Positions_Revealed\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Women, Peace and Security Index 2025-26: Denmark Tops, Afghanistan Ranks Last \u2014 India and US Positions Revealed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025-26<\/strong> report has been released, ranking <strong>181 countries<\/strong> globally on the status of women across three key dimensions \u2014 inclusion, justice, and security. The ranking reflects how nations are performing in ensuring safety, equality, participation, and legal justice for women in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>WPS Index<\/strong> is compiled by the <em>Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security<\/em> (GIWPS) in collaboration with the <em>Peace Research Institute Oslo<\/em> (PRIO). It uses <strong>13 robust global indicators<\/strong> to produce comparative scores between countries. Scoring close to 1 indicates strong progress, while scores closer to 0 signal poor outcomes for women\u2019s status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A5%87_Denmark_Retains_Top_Spot_as_Best_Country_for_Women\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd47 Denmark Retains Top Spot as Best Country for Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the third consecutive time, <strong>Denmark<\/strong> remains the <strong>top-ranked country<\/strong> in the WPS Index with a leading score of <strong>0.939<\/strong>, showcasing its strong policies on gender equality, social welfare, justice, and safety for women. Nordic nations dominate the top spots, with <strong>Iceland (0.932)<\/strong> and <strong>Norway (0.924)<\/strong> following closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%89_Afghanistan_at_the_Bottom_of_the_Index\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc9 Afghanistan at the Bottom of the Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the other end of the scale, <strong>Afghanistan continues to rank last (181st)<\/strong> with a score of <strong>0.279<\/strong>, more than three times lower than Denmark. This reflects ongoing instability, lack of security, and limited rights for women due to prolonged conflict and governance challenges. Other low-ranking countries include Yemen, Central African Republic, and Syria \u2014 most of which are conflict-affected states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B8_United_States_Improves_India_Shows_Steady_Progress\"><\/span>\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 United States Improves, India Shows Steady Progress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>United States<\/strong> improved its ranking, rising from <strong>37th to 31st<\/strong>, primarily due to recorded improvements in maternal mortality rates \u2014 its first such improvement in almost two decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>India<\/strong> ranked <strong>131st<\/strong> with a score of <strong>0.607<\/strong>, indicating uneven yet steady progress in women\u2019s inclusion, justice, and security. The ranking shows that while India has made measurable gains, challenges persist in areas such as safety, legal protections, workforce participation, and political representation for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%92%A1_Key_Insights_and_Global_Trends\"><\/span>\ud83d\udca1 Key Insights and Global Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The report also highlighted disturbing global trends: approximately <strong>676 million women worldwide were exposed to conflict last year<\/strong>, marking a <strong>74% increase since 2010<\/strong> \u2014 a sign that peace and security progress for women is either stagnating or reversing in many regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>WPS Index<\/strong> serves as a critical tool for policymakers, researchers, and global institutions to identify areas where improvements are needed and to evaluate the effectiveness of gender-responsive policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr 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alt=\"Women Peace Security Index 2025\" title=\"Women Peace Security Index 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women Peace Security Index 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Why This News Is Important for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%96_Understanding_Global_Gender_and_Security_Issues\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd6 Understanding Global Gender and Security Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender equality, women\u2019s rights, and security are key themes in <strong>modern governance, international relations, and development studies<\/strong> \u2014 all crucial areas for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, PSC, banking, railways, defence, and teaching positions. The <strong>WPS Index<\/strong> highlights how nations perform in ensuring women\u2019s participation in society, access to justice, and personal safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Relevance_to_Indias_Policy_Framework\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d Relevance to India\u2019s Policy Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s ranking at <strong>131st<\/strong> throws light on domestic challenges related to gender justice, women\u2019s safety, workforce participation, and legal support systems. Understanding these metrics helps aspirants answer <strong>gender issues<\/strong>, <strong>social justice<\/strong>, and <strong>international reports<\/strong> related questions in exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%98_Impact_on_International_Affairs_and_Diplomacy\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd8 Impact on International Affairs and Diplomacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparative global indices like WPS influence diplomatic discourse, foreign policy debates, and international development strategies. Aspirants preparing for admin services must be familiar with global rankings and interpret the <strong>implications of such reports<\/strong> on foreign and domestic policymaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Integration_with_GS_and_Essay_Sections\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Integration with GS and Essay Sections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Items such as this report can be quoted or referenced in <strong>General Studies papers, essay writing, interview discussions, and ethics segments<\/strong>, especially when responding to topics related to <strong>gender equality<\/strong>, <strong>peace and security<\/strong>, or <strong>global development indices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%B0_Historical_Context_Womens_Status_in_Global_Peace_and_Security\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd70 Historical Context: Women\u2019s Status in Global Peace and Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%85_Origin_of_the_WPS_Index\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Origin of the WPS Index<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Women, Peace and Security Index<\/strong> was first introduced in 2017 by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security with support from PRIO. It was designed to monitor and evaluate how countries perform in key areas impacting women\u2019s lives \u2014 inclusion, justice, and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_Such_an_Index_Matters\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Why Such an Index Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, policy makers and researchers have emphasized that women\u2019s empowerment is critical for <strong>sustainable development<\/strong>, <strong>peacebuilding<\/strong>, and <strong>economic progress<\/strong>. The WPS Index offers a <strong>quantitative tool<\/strong> to assess these dimensions at global and national levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_Trends_Since_2017\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Trends Since 2017<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception, the WPS Index has tracked improvements and setbacks in women\u2019s status. Although some countries \u2014 primarily in Europe \u2014 consistently rank high due to strong legal protections, welfare systems, and gender-inclusive policies, many conflict-affected and fragile states remain at the bottom, illustrating how insecurity and governance challenges continue to undermine women\u2019s basic rights worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Key_Takeaways_from_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025-26\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Key Takeaways from Women, Peace and Security Index 2025-26<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The WPS Index ranks <strong>181 countries<\/strong> based on women\u2019s inclusion, justice, and security.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong> tops the index with a high score of <strong>0.939<\/strong>, showing strong performance in gender equality and safety.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Afghanistan<\/strong> ranks last (<strong>181st<\/strong>) with a score of <strong>0.279<\/strong>, reflecting extreme gender inequality and insecurity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The <strong>United States<\/strong> improved to <strong>31st<\/strong> due to better maternal health indicators.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>India<\/strong> sits at <strong>131st<\/strong> with a score of <strong>0.607<\/strong>, indicating uneven but steady progress in women\u2019s wellbeing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women Peace Security Index 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Women_Peace_and_Security_Index_2025%E2%80%9326\"><\/span>FAQs: Women, Peace and Security Index 2025\u201326<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security Women, Peace and Security Index?<\/strong><br>The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index is a global ranking that measures women\u2019s wellbeing across countries based on inclusion, justice, and security indicators. It evaluates how safe and empowered women are in different societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which organization publishes the WPS Index?<\/strong><br>The index is produced by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Peace Research Institute Oslo, using internationally recognized datasets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Which country ranked first in the WPS Index 2025\u201326?<\/strong><br>Denmark ranked first, reflecting strong performance in gender equality, safety, and institutional support for women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Which country ranked last in the index?<\/strong><br>Afghanistan ranked last (181st) due to severe challenges in women\u2019s rights, safety, and participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What is India\u2019s rank in the WPS Index 2025\u201326?<\/strong><br>India ranked 131st, showing moderate progress but continued challenges in women\u2019s safety and economic participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. How did the United States perform in the ranking?<\/strong><br>United States improved its ranking to 31st, mainly due to improvements in maternal health indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What are the three main dimensions measured in the WPS Index?<\/strong><br>The index measures inclusion (economic and political participation), justice (legal equality and discrimination), and security (safety and exposure to violence).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. 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