Index
In the case of Peru, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 20 index points, from 55 in 1995 to 75 in 2024.
Peru
Compared globally, Peru’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2019-2020, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
Peru is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its prolonged impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2002 (affecting 39% of the population) and a cold wave in 2003 (affecting 6% of the population).
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