Gender Inequality

8 sexist laws you won’t believe still exist

Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women aren’t allowed to drive Image: REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser

Stéphanie Thomson

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Map showing where child marriage (under 18) is most widespread Image: UNICEF
Iranian women holding their passports Image: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
Belarus is one of 100 countries where women are barred from certain jobs Image: World Bank
A note placed on female driver Azza Al Shmasani's car in Saudi Arabia Image: REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed

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