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The GDI uses the same variables as the Human Development Index (HDI), which include:

AHealth, education, and income

BPoverty, hunger, and sanitation

CPeace, justice, and strong institutions

DIndustry, innovation, and infrastructure

Answer:

A. Health, education, and income

Read Explanation:

  • Goal 5 (SDG 5) specifically focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls.

  • The United Nations recognizes that ending discrimination against women is not only a basic human right but also a necessary condition for a sustainable future.

  • Over the past four decades, significant progress has been made in advancing gender equality and empowering women.

  • However, the world is still far from achieving full gender equality.

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