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How the Netherlands dropped to 46th place in gender equality rankings: ‘We are wasting so much talent’

How the Netherlands dropped to 46th place in gender equality rankings: ‘We are wasting so much talent’

The Netherlands has dropped to 46th place in the World Economic Forum's latest Global Gender Gap Index, falling behind several other nations. Experts argue this decline represents a significant waste of talent and suggest creating a dedicated ministry for women's affairs to address the issue.

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