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In the case of Cuba, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 10 index points, from 59 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.
Compared globally, Cuba’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Cuba, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 10 index points, from 59 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 1997-1998 and 2002-2003, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Cuba is primarily impacted by severe disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of tropical cyclones in 2017 (affecting 88% of the population), 2001 and 2022.
See below to compare Cuba against other countries in the region of Latin America & Caribbean.