Women have the right to live free from violence, slavery, and discrimination; to be educated; to own property; to vote; and to earn a fair and equal wage. Isn’t that Empowering?
A quick glance reveals that women are represented half as much in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professions (25%) as they are in the workforce, while rarer yet in engineering and computer and mathematical sciences.“Are Stereotypes Keeping Women Away from STEM?”
Around the world, 246 million girls and boys are working instead of attending school and enjoying their childhood. Girls, in particular, are systematically deprived of their right to education by cultural & society’s norms . Isn’t that shocking?
The unacceptably high levels of gender based violence in the world require the collective efforts of all. Let’s all unite and take action to end gender based violence epidemic.
Lack of education for girls contributes to early marriage, higher birth rates, and lower income. Discriminatory laws prohibit women from owning or inheriting property, holding bank accounts, or prosecuting their abusers.
Girls face the greatest risk, as they often have no choice but to leave school to help their family earn money, find food, look after younger siblings, collect water, and run the household while their parents work.
Women and girls are an important part of the solutions needed to truly overcome poverty. Women tend to transfer improvements in their own lives to the lives of their children, families and communities. To ensure this happens, we promote savings and provide women with small loans so they can turn their talents into businesses.