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Women’s rights
remain a global issue, but the challenges vary by country, culture, and
generation. One common issue is the gender pay gap. In countries like
Germany and Japan, women earn less than men for the same work. Education is
another major issue. In Afghanistan, girls were banned from secondary
schools in 2021. Child marriage is a serious problem in some places, such as
India and Niger, where young girls are forced to marry before turning 18. In
Saudi Arabia, women were not allowed to drive until 2018. Even in Western
countries, women often face discrimination in leadership roles. The #MeToo
movement, which started in the U.S., showed that sexual harassment is a problem
in many industries worldwide. However, progress is happening. Countries
like Iceland have strong gender equality laws, and more women are becoming
leaders in politics and business. Despite these improvements, full
equality has not yet been reached. (150 words)
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