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The status and progress of women in the Middle East and North Africa

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2005

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This compendium provides statistics on the status of women in the Middle East and North Africa by sector and country, and includes summaries of gender profiles by country. The content of this compendium is drawn from existing data banks, records, statistics, and sources found in the public domain. The countries covered include Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Arab Republic of Egypt, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, West Bank and Gaza, and Republic of Yemen. Statistics on women's status have been compiled in education and training, health, economic participation, public participation and representation, and women's rights.