WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Female empowerment refers to the process of empowering women to take control of their lives, make their own decisions, and have equal opportunities in various sectors of society such as education, employment, health and politics. Women empowerment is addressed in various ways e.g. Education: Providing girls and women with access to quality education helps them grow their knowledge, skills and confidence. Educated women are better equipped to participate in decision-making processes and contribute to their communities and economies. Economic empowerment: Ensuring equal economic opportunities for women, including access to employment, employment and financial resources, is critical. This includes addressing the wage gap, encouraging the participation of women in traditionally male-dominated industries, and supporting women-owned businesses
Health care: Access to health care, including reproductive health care, is important for women’s well-being and empowerment. Improving health care can help reduce maternal mortality, address gender-related health issues, and improve overall health and well-being Political Participation: Encouraging women’s participation in politics and decision-making processes is essential to achieving gender equality. This includes advocating for women’s representation in government institutions, supporting women’s leadership and addressing barriers to women’s political participation Legal rights: Ensuring equal legal rights and protection for women is key to their empowerment. This includes addressing issues such as gender-based violence, discrimination, property rights and access to justice. Social and Cultural Values: Challenging stereotypes of gender and promoting positive sociocultural values are essential to creating an environment that supports women’s empowerment. It involves changes in attitudes and behavior.
Overall, women’s empowerment is not only an issue for justice and human rights but also crucial for sustainable development and building an inclusive society. This requires a concerted effort by governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and individuals to address structural barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential
Principle 1: Develop high-quality corporate leadership for gender equality
Principle 2: Treat all people fairly in the workplace, respect and support non-discrimination and human rights
Principle 3: Ensure the health, welfare and safety of all employees, regardless of gender
Principle 4: Promote education, training and career development for women
Principle 5: Implement women-empowered product offerings, marketing practices and business development
Principle 6: Protect equity through community initiatives and advocacy
Principle 7: Measure and publicly report on progress in building gender equality .
Gender equality is a fundamental human right and fundamental to a peaceful and prosperous world. However, girls and women around the world continue to face significant challenges. Women are generally underrepresented in powerful and decision-making roles. They receive unequal pay for the same work, and often have regulations and other barriers that affect their rights at work. In developing countries, girls and women are often seen as less valuable than boys. They are often made to do household chores at home rather than send them to school or marry them off for a divorce before they reach adulthood. Some 12 million young children get married each year. While some progress is being made in different parts of the world, there is still much work to be done to address problems of gender inequality