1. Gender and Development

2. Big Idea! Gender inequality exists in EVERY country of the world. The degree of inequality varies

3. GDI and GEM Gender Related Development Index Gender Empowerment Measure Like the HDI… 1.0 is perfect These numbers together makeup a country’s Gender Inequality score

4. Inequality Index NORWAY – Very High Rank: 5 Index:.76 Maternal Mortality: 7 Seats in parliament: 36%

5. Inequality Index NETHERLANDS – Very High Rank: 1 Index:.82 Maternal Mortality: 6 Seats in parliament: 39%

6. Inequality Index UNITED STATES – Very High Rank: 37 Index:.6 Maternal Mortality: 11 Seats in parliament: 17%

7. Inequality Index CHINA - Medium Rank: 38 Index:.59 Maternal Mortality: 45 Seats in parliament: 21%

8. Inequality Index HAITI - Low Rank: 119 Index:.26 Maternal Mortality: 670 Seats in parliament: 5%

9. Inequality Index AFGHANISTAN - Low Rank: 134 Index:.2 Maternal Mortality: 1800 Seats in parliament: 25%

10. Millennium Development Goals In 2000, UN member nations adopted the Millennium Declaration. Global partnership to reduce poverty and increase equality.