Index
In the case of the United Arab Emirates, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 18 index points, from 80 in 1995 to 62 in 2024.
United Arab Emirates
Compared globally, United Arab Emirates’s baseline safety index value falls within the top quartile of countries assessed.
Dimensions
The Equity dimension has increased over 2018-2022, suggesting improvement in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.
Shocks
The United Arab Emirates is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2022 (affecting 2% of the population) and a flash flood in 2024.
Compare Countries
See below to compare the United Arab Emirates against other countries in the region of Middle East & North Africa.