Do women and men have equal decision-making power at home? Do they benefit from equal inheritance and divorce rights? Can women and men marry at the same age?

The “Discrimination in the family” dimension captures these power dynamics within the household and evaluates the extent to which girls and women are undervalued.    

Are women protected from all forms of violence, including intimate partner violence, rape and sexual harassment, and female genital mutilation? To what extent are new-born girls being discriminated against? Are women’s reproductive health and rights adequately protected?

The “Restricted physical integrity” dimension captures social institutions that make women and girls vulnerable in these areas and limit their control over their bodies and reproductive autonomy.    

Do women and men have equal legal rights to access land and non-land assets? Do they have equal legal rights to open a bank account and obtain credit from a formal financial institution? Do women and men benefit from the same rights and opportunities in the workplace, whether in terms of maternity/paternity and parental leave or in terms of choosing their profession or registering a business? 

The “Restricted access to productive and financial resources” dimension captures women’s restricted access to and control over such critical productive and economic resources and assets.

Do women and men have the same citizenship/nationality rights? Are they able to travel freely within and outside their country on equal terms? Do they have the same legal rights to vote and hold public and political office? Do they have the same rights to access justice?

The “Restricted civil liberties” dimension captures social institutions that restrict women’s access to and participation and voice in the public and social spheres.