25 Worst Countries for Girls to get an Education

3. Yemen

Yemeni women have faced a stark absence from the political decision-making process, as noted by Bilkis Abouosba, a prominent women’s rights activist. Since the onset of Yemen’s civil war in 2015, women have been systematically excluded from political bodies they previously participated in.

Amidst this devastating conflict, women and girls have borne a disproportionate burden of suffering. This imbalance can be attributed to a combination of factors, including harmful gender stereotypes, deeply ingrained patriarchal norms, a discriminatory legal system, and economic disparities, all of which have collectively heightened their vulnerability to violence and limited their involvement in shaping the nation’s future with education.