World marks Women´s Day but abuses, inequality still rampant

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : The day officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, is celebrated around the world on March 8.
49% : While many countries have made similar advances, especially in Europe, other like the United States, which ended the constitutional right to abortion last year, has seen restrictions return to many states in what is a major step backward, according to many women._____Associated Press writers across the world contributed to this report.
45% : Leftist governments have put women's rights in the vanguardover the past two decades with far-reaching laws on abortion, menstrual leave and improved maternity and paternity leave, among others.
44% : In neighboring Afghanistan, since the Taliban takeover in 2021, the country has become the most repressive in the world for women and girls, the United Nations said Wednesday.
37% : While there have been major advances in dozens of countries, the situation in places such as Afghanistan and Iran and the constant crimes and violations in nearly every nation in the world are a cold reminder that there is still a long road ahead.

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