Compared globally, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic’s baseline safety index value falls within the mid-quartiles of countries assessed.
In the case of Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 8 index points, from 62 in 1995 to 70 in 2024. Despite this improvement, the country's baseline safety remains fragile, with weakened protective institutions and limited access to essential resources reducing resilience to crises and disasters.
The Equity dimension has decreased over 2021-2022, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety. Despite high levels of educational attainment, Venezuela recorded an estimated 259 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2024, highlighting continuing challenges in access to essential health services.
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic is primarily impacted by disasters, characterised by infrequent but significant impacts on women's safety and service accessibility. The major recorded shock consisted of a flood in 2021, affecting 5% of the population. Disasters can disrupt essential services, increase displacement, and heighten risks of gender-based violence, making the continuity of protection and support services critical during response and recovery. The devastating twin earthquakes of June 2026, which caused widespread loss of life, displaced around 16,000 people, damaged more than 850 buildings, and prompted a large-scale international humanitarian response, highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and resilient systems to ensure women and girls can continue to access protection and essential services during major emergencies.
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