Number of SIGI dimensions and indicators computed, by country
Discrimination in the family remains the most challenging dimension in Africa
Higher levels of discrimination in social institutions are associated with lower levels of parity in outcomes
Adolescent pregnancies stem from discriminatory social institutions such as child marriage among girls
Traditional gender roles within the household and discriminatory attitudes hamper women's labour force participation
Discriminatory attitudes towards women’s political leadership are linked to underrepresentation of women
High levels of discrimination in the family obstruct gender equality in Africa
Limited reproductive autonomy and violence against women largely restrict women’s physical integrity
Women’s access to productive and financial resources and equal workplace rights remains a challenge
Despite recent progress, African women still do not enjoy the same liberties as men