General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 310 (2010) |
Women in parliament | 35.0% (2012) |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 23.0% (2010) |
Women in labour force | 76.0% (2011) |
Gender Inequality Index[1] | |
Value | 0.530 (2021) |
Rank | 131st out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[2] | |
Value | 0.717 (2021) |
Rank | 66th out of 156 |
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Women in society |
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Women in Uganda have substantial economic and social responsibilities throughout Uganda's many traditional societies. Ugandan women come from a range of economic and educational backgrounds. Despite economic and social progress throughout the country, domestic violence and sexual assault remain prevalent issues in Uganda. Illiteracy is directly correlated to increased level of domestic violence. This is mainly because household members can not make proper decisions that directly affect their future plans. Government reports suggest rising levels of domestic violence toward women that are directly attributable to poverty.[3]