Index
In the case of the Dominican Republic, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 11 index points, from 58 in 1995 to 69 in 2024.
Dominican Republic
Compared globally, Dominican Republic’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Protection dimension has decreased over 1999-2003, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
The Dominican Republic is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a riverine flood in 2016 (affecting 26% of the population) and a tropical cyclone in 2022.
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