Where Are Women Winning?

With the U.N. General Assembly convening in New York, just blocks from Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative, international politics and policy have dominated conversation this week—so there’s no better time to take stock of women’s progress around the world. Newsweek looks at nearly 30 factors within five areas—health, justice, labor, politics, and education—to rank where in the world women are winning and where their gains are slow. The results back up a simple but profound statement made by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton last week: “By harnessing the economic potential of all women, we boost opportunity for all people.” Plus, an interactive guide to the 20 best and 20 worst countries in the world for women.