Top 5 Countries (as of June 13, 2024): 1. Iceland 🇮🇸 #NordicLeader 2. Norway 🇳🇴 #GenderProgressiveNation 3. Finland 🇫🇮 #NordicTrailblazer 4. New Zealand 🇳🇿 #GenderEqualityChampion 5. Sweden 🇸🇪 #NordicPioneer The consistent presence of Nordic countries at the top of the rankings highlights their progressive policies and societal attitudes towards gender equality. UPSC aspirants should study the best practices adopted by these nations to understand the factors contributing to their success in bridging the gender gap. This knowledge can inform policy recommendations and solutions for addressing gender disparities in India. 🇮🇸🇳🇴🇫🇮🇳🇿🇸🇪 Bottom 5 Countries (as of June 13, 2024): 1. Yemen 🇾🇪 #ConflictZone #GenderDisparities 2. Afghanistan 🇦🇫 #FragileState #WomensMarginalisation 3. Syria 🇸🇾 #WarTornNation #GenderInequalities 4. Iraq 🇮🇶 #InstabilityImpacts #GenderGapWidening 5. Pakistan 🇵🇰 #PatriarchalNorms #GenderDiscrimination The presence of conflict-affected and socio-politically unstable countries at the bottom of the rankings underscores the detrimental impact of insecurity, violence, and patriarchal norms on gender equality. UPSC aspirants should analyze the root causes of gender disparities in these nations, such as lack of access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for women, to gain insights into the challenges faced in promoting gender parity in fragile contexts. 🛡️😞

1/4 Fragile State/State Fragility: 👉🏾 A #FragileState or #WeakState is a Country characterized by Weak State #Capacity or Weak State #Legitimacy leaving citizens vulnerable to a range of shocks. Image: @fundforpeace

Wow are we becoming the new North Korea. #FragileState

Сүүлийн хоёр жил Монгол Улсад өрнөж байгаа УТ-н үйл явцыг ажиглаад, бодов: -Манай улс чинь УТ ЭЗ-н зарим катигороор #FragileState ангилал руу гулсаад байгаа юм бишүү?! Энэ талаар нэг юм бичдэг юм билүү. @DNN_MN ?, @ikonnews ? @onoodor_sonin ? @News_mn ?

Last day of the @NSPCOE's Doctrine Forum. The outcomes of the syndicate groups have been presented to the audience. A huge & fruitful debate took place, highlighting the value & the need of #StabilityPolicing in countering #HybridThreats in #FragileState. #WeAreNATO

What if 2023 really is a mirage? I hope our scenarios builders & forward thinkers are taking this into consideration. All the signs are just not looking good. Sometimes, I’m not sure if it’s not my disillusionment speaking. But let me stop. Won’t bear bad news. #FragileState

While state collapse manifests in banditry & terror in some parts, in other parts, it’s UGM & insecurity, & yet in others it’s egregious lawlessness & vigilantism! This might make for captivating ‘content’ but it’s a serious sign of weak and or absent policing. #FragileState

President Buhari’s home state; Katsina lost 50% of the doctors in its health system from 2020 to now. It now has only 80 doctors & 42 medical consultants on its payroll for the entire state. Health commissioner says it’s due to insecurity & poor pay. #FragileState #FailedState

The Nigerian Body of Benchers has taken a decision to move its Call to The Bar ceremony from the Nigerian Law School in Bwari, to its Headquarters in Jabi. This was informed by the current security threats in Abuja & environs. Will they have to move classes too? #FragileState

Na wa o! Won’t be surprised if there are elements in this government who are hedging their bets by already reaching out to these terrorists, pledging their support. …just in case. #FragileState

Troops of Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army on Monday repelled a terrorists Ambush in Abuja while on patrol around the Bwari-Kubwa road. Three soldiers were injured in the attack, & have been evacuated for medical attention. Bwari is home of the Nigeria Law School. #FragileState

#FragileState? We don pass fragile state since. Water don pass garri!

#FragileState Sheda where this occurred is part of FCT and is home to a number of FG institutions.

The FG has earlier today, ordered immediate closure & evacuation of Federal Government College Kwali, Abuja. This is in response to yesterday’s attack on Sheda, the FGC’s neighbouring village. As of this afternoon, the FG has now ordered closure all FGCs in FCT. #FragileState

May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏾 #FragileState #FailingState

#FragileState #FailingState #FailedState?

That’s a policeman behind him!!!! Nigeria don scatter. It’s only fortune that’s still holding the state together. Otherwise it’s become a totally failed state. #FragileState #FailingState #FailedState

#FragileState #FailingState #FailedState

The locals hailed & pledged support to the terrorists for coming to the rescue. Ansaru members, in return, advised them to acquire arms to defend themselves against all enemies as well as to fight government. The police is yet to issue a statement. #FragileState #FailedState

MP is a state that has disintegrated to a point where basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign government no longer function properly. #FragileState #StateCollapse #FailedState Heart wrenching.