Index
In the case of Paraguay, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 14 index points, from 58 in 1995 to 72 in 2024.
Paraguay
Compared globally, Paraguay’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Resources dimension has increased over time, suggesting steady improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Paraguay is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by its recurrent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of a flood in 2019 (affecting 4% of the population) and riverine floods in 2019 and 2016.
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