13 stories that explore how women are treated around the world

How are women doing around the world today? It seems like a straightforward question, but it's not so easy to answer. Generally speaking, women are way better off than they were 100 years ago and are better off than they were 20 years ago. But when you examine the national and local situations across the planet, the assessment gets murkier. In some countries, gender equality is actively pursued. In many others, inequalities are enforced. Add it all up and disparities abound. Some women have a lot more access to rights and opportunities such as education, work options, reproductive health and more, but that is not consistent everywhere. Overall, more and more women are earning educational degrees, avoiding childhood marriage, getting necessary healthcare and building economic self reliance. For International Women's Day, here’s a rundown of some Global Citzen stories from the last year that showcase both the challenges that remain for girls and women as well as the promise that lies ahead. Click here: http://bit.do/bTgRD