This study aimed to analyse the association between gender equality and maternal mortality ratio (MMR) globally. Findings suggest that gender equality was significantly associated with maternal mortality. Investing in higher education for women, improving their paid employment opportunities, increasing participation in leadership roles and politics, reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) and ending child marriage can significantly reduce maternal mortality.
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