Iceland tops Global Gender Gap study

The UK came 15th in a the World Economics Forum Global Gender Gap study measuring gender parity in 134 Nations. The report looked at areas such as politics, education, employment and health.Iceland topped the poll with other Scandanavian countries taking the next three places.

Last week in the UK, the Labour leader Ed Miliband announced his shadow cabinet which over 50% 10 appointments were female.

There are 4 women, all Conservatives, in the Coalition cabinet including the first Muslim woman Sayeeda Warsi.

By Ashok Viswanathan