Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
- AWorld Economic ForumCorrect
- BUN Human Rights Council
- CUN Women
- DWorld Health Organization
Explanation
The 'Global Gender Gap Index' is an annual report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It assesses gender-based disparities across four key dimensions: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment. The other organizations listed are involved in various global issues, including gender, but they are not the publishers of this specific index.
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