| Region | South Asia |
| Income Group | Lower middle income |
| Population | 1,339,180,127 |
| Female Population | 645,221,366 |
| % of Women in the Workforce | 25% |
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CONTACT
Topic Scores (WBL 2018)
| WBL Index | 71.25 |
| Going Places | 100 |
| Starting a Job | 100 |
| Getting Paid | 0 |
| Getting Married | 100 |
| Having Children | 40 |
| Running a Business | 75 |
| Managing Assets | 80 |
| Getting a Pension | 75 |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can a woman choose where to live in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Can a woman travel outside her home in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Can a woman apply for a passport in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Can a woman travel outside the country in the same way as a man? | Yes |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can a woman legally get a job or pursue a trade or profession in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Does the law mandate nondiscrimination in employment based on gender? | Yes |
| Is there legislation on sexual harassment in employment? | Yes |
| Are there criminal penalties or civil remedies for sexual harassment in employment? | Yes |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the law mandate equal remuneration for work of equal value? | No |
| Can women work the same night hours as men? | No |
| Can women work in jobs deemed hazardous, arduous or morally inappropriate in the same way as men? | No |
| Are women able to work in the same industries as men? | No |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is a married woman not legally required to obey her husband? | Yes |
| Can a woman legally be "head of household" or "head of family" in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Is there legislation specifically addressing domestic violence? | Yes |
| Can a woman obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Do women have the same rights to remarry as men? | Yes |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is there paid leave of at least 14 weeks available to women? | No |
| Does the government pay 100% of maternity leave benefits, or parental leave benefits (where maternity leave is unavailable)? | No |
| Is there paid paternity leave? | No |
| Is there paid parental leave? | No |
| Is dismissal of pregnant workers prohibited? | Yes |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the law prohibit discrimination by creditors based on sex or gender in access to credit? | No |
| Can a woman legally sign a contract in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Can a woman legally register a business in the same way as a man? | Yes |
| Can a woman legally open a bank account in the same way as a man? | Yes |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do men and women have equal ownership rights to immovable property? | Yes |
| Do sons and daughters have equal rights to inherit assets from their parents? | Yes |
| Do female and male surviving spouses have equal rights to inherit assets? | Yes |
| Does the law grant spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage? | Yes |
| Does the law provide for valuation of nonmonetary contributions? | No |
Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are the ages at which men and women can retire with full pension benefits equal? | Yes |
| Are the ages at which men and women can retire with partial pension benefits equal? | Yes |
| Is the mandatory retirement age for men and women equal? | Yes |
| Does the law establish explicit pension credits for periods of childcare? | No |