Benin

Compared globally, Benin’s baseline safety index value falls within the lowest quartile of countries assessed.

Index

In the case of Benin, the foundation of women’s safety, as measured through the baseline dimensions (Equity, Protection, Resources) of the Women’s Safety Index (WSI), increased 22 index points, from 29 in 1995 to 51 in 2024.

Dimensions

The Equity dimension has decreased over 2009-2013, suggesting deterioration in institutions and structures that support women’s safety.

Shocks

Benin is primarily impacted by conflict, characterised by its infrequent impacts on women’s safety and service accessibility. Major shock events consisted of conflict in 2024 (affecting 10% of the population) and a riverine flood in 2010 (affecting 7% of the population).

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