Harvesting Hope
FOR WOMEN in Gilgit-Baltistan
By Rida
Pakistan ranks 143rd out of 146 countries in achieving economic participation and opportunities for women in the 2024 Women ' s Economic Gap Index . i This places Pakistan among the most challenging environments globally for women seeking economic empowerment . Despite comprising nearly half of Pakistan ' s population at 48.76 %, women are significantly underrepresented in the labor force , with only 25 % actively engaged in economic activities . The situation is especially challenging for women in rural areas who lack the education and skills to access higher paid jobs .
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World Economic Forum , “ Global Gender Gap 2024 Insight Report ,” June 2024 . https :// www . weforum . org / publications / global-gender-gap-report-2024 /
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