Editor's note: This post is an update of an earlier story, from the Invisibilia podcast and program, which is broadcast on participating public radio stations. In what countries are women and men on the most equal footing? That's a question that the World Economic Forum considers in its annual Global Gender Gap Report. Countries are ranked for the degree of women's participation in the economy, their educational achievements, their health and their political involvement. Iceland is number one, followed by Norway, Finland, Rwanda and Sweden. Yes, Rwanda, this year as in past years, is the only African country in the top ten. The U.S., by contrast, comes in at number 49. Why does Rwanda do so well in these rankings? And how does the issue of gender equality play out in daily life. The answer: When it comes to the roles of men and women, Rwanda is a complicated place. If you want to understand why, a good place to start is with the story of Mireille Umutoni. In high school, Mireille
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