UN: Women globally hold only 64% of legal rights men enjoy
UN report reveals women globally hold just 64% of legal rights men enjoy, with laws restricting freedoms and enabling abuse. Key findings include: 87% of countries lack consent-based rape laws, 75% allow forced marriage, and 44% lack equal pay laws. UN Women warns justice systems fail women, eroding trust and weakening rule of law. Progress exists (87% have domestic violence laws) but setbacks persist, especially in conflict zones where 676 million women lack justice access. UN chief Guterres calls for action to ensure women's rights are human rights.