Index
In the case of Yemen, Republic, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 32 in 1995 to 40 in 2024.
Compared globally, Yemen, Republic’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.
In the case of Yemen, Republic, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 32 in 1995 to 40 in 2024.
The Resources dimension has decreased over 2017-2018, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Yemen, Republic is primarily impacted by intense conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. The major shock events consisted of conflict in 2015 (affecting 90% of the population) and a flood in 2024 (affecting 1% of the population).
See below to compare Yemen, Republic against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.