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5 best countries in the world for women to live

Women go through a lot in any country with repressive and discriminatory traditions and laws, but which countries are the best for a woman to live in?

Denmark is one of the safest places for women [Statedepartment]

Norway is one of the best countries for women to live in, and there is 100% financial inclusion for women. All the countries on this list have 100% financial inclusion. Women have 45.6% of parliamentary seats. There are zero discriminatory norms and zero violence against women. Women largely feel safe and there is only 4% of intimate partner violence.

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Finland comes in at a close second, there is 96% to 100% financial inclusion for women in Finland, not to mention that women have 46% of parliamentary seats and there are only 1% discriminatory norms. There is zero organized violence against women and women feel safe. Intimate partner violence is only 8%.

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Women have a 64.2% employment rate in Iceland, making it one of the best places for women who work. They have no discriminatory laws or norms and women makeup 39% of their parliamentary seats, pretty low yes, but there is zero crime against women and only 3% intimate partner violence.

Denmark has a 54% employment rate for women and 100% financial inclusion. Parliamentary seats are at 39%. There is no organized violence against women and the rate of intimate partner violence is 3%. There are just two discriminatory norms and zero laws that discriminate against women. Generally, the perception of safety among women is 79%.

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Luxembourg is ranked number 5. With a high employment rate (54%), and 31.7% of parliamentary seats belonging to women. Luxembourg has just 2% discriminatory laws and zero violence against women. Intimate partner violence is at 4% and there is no legal discrimination against women.

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