Armenia leads in ‘‘Mather’s Index Rankings’’ in region
International public organization “Save the Children” compiled a list of the world’s best countries of 2014 for mothers and children - "Mather’s Index." The ranking is published on the website of the organization.
Among 178 countries Armenia is on the 95th place, and is ahead of Georgia (98th place) and Azerbaijan (99th place).
The ranking was based on five categories - maternal health, children’s well-being, education status, economic status, political status (participation of women in national government).
Finland was recognized as the best country in the world for mothers and children. The worst country was considered Somalia.