Current Context: The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025/26 was released in December 2025 by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) and the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).
- It ranks 181 countries based on women’s inclusion, justice, and security using 13 indicators.
- Denmark topped the index, followed by Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
- Afghanistan was ranked lowest, with Yemen, Central African Republic, Syria, and Sudan also at the bottom.
- India ranked 140th, reflecting challenges in gender justice, safety, and inclusion.
- The report highlights global stagnation in women’s wellbeing, with many countries showing stalled or declining progress.
- High-ranking nations show strong welfare systems and gender equality policies, while low-ranking ones suffer from conflict and restrictions on women’s rights.
Question:
Q.1 Which country topped the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025/26?a) Norway
b) Sweden
c) Iceland
d) Denmark
Answer: d) Denmark ranked first in the WPS Index 2025/26, reflecting strong gender equality policies, welfare systems, and women’s safety.
