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Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?

A

World Economic Forum

B

UN Human Rights Council

C

UN Women

D

World Health Organization

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The 'Global Gender Gap Index' is an annual report that benchmarks countries based on their progress towards gender parity across four key dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. 2. This index and its associated report are published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). 3. Therefore, the World Economic Forum provides the 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking. 4. The UN Human Rights Council, UN Women, and World Health Organization work on related issues of human rights, gender equality, and health, respectively, but they do not publish this specific index.

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