about GIRLS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY5 facts

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have at least one law that restricts economic equality for women

90% of countries

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Globally women’s average wages are

than men24% less

are women and girls

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55%of the estimated 20.9 million victims

of forced labour

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are women and girls

98%of the estimated 4.5 million forced into sexual exploitation

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Nearly 40% of people agree that when jobsare in short supply, men have more right to them than women

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learn more aboutgirls in the global economY

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