Building Awareness of Women\u2019s Empowerment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\nActivists protesting on streets participating in a women’s march.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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History has shown that women have been the most disadvantaged group globally. That has been the case for all women regardless of culture, race, region, or religion. Across the world, gender equality is a basic human right. It is fundamental to having a peaceful and prosperous world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, girls and women continue to face significant challenges. In less-developed nations, girls are often seen as less valuable than boys. Instead of being sent to school, they are usually made to do domestic work at home or are married off for a dowry before adulthood. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Certainly, gender inequality has been the cause of numerous issues affecting women, including sexual and domestic violence, lower pay, lack of education, and access to medical services. For a long time, women\u2019s rights activists have fought earnestly to address this disparity, battled to change laws, or rioted to request that their rights be acknowledged and upheld. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Feminist Movement gave rise to a series of social and political campaigns for reforms on women\u2019s issues. Since its inception, it has held the belief that women are entitled to political, economic, and social equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, What Is Women\u2019s Empowerment, And Why Is It Important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Women\u2019s empowerment involves promoting women\u2019s sense of self-worth, ability to determine their own choices, and right to influence social change for themselves and other women. Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities, and countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When women live safe, fulfilled, and productive lives, they can reach their full potential, contribute their skills to the workforce, and raise happier and healthier children. Women can also help fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large. Looking at recent facts and figures, we can better understand the need and urgency for women\u2019s empowerment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to UNICEF reports, as many as 12 million underage girls are married yearly. Globally, women perform at least two and a half times more unpaid domestic work than men, from cooking and cleaning to fetching water and firewood and caring for children and the elderly. As a result, women either have less time to work paid labor or longer hours, mixing paid and unpaid labor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nWomen’s Rights are Human Rights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
From these statistics, empowering women might seem difficult. Still, the good news is that the world is becoming increasingly aware of the need to combat gender inequality. Empowering women does not require a miracle. It takes me, you, and the next person. We can start from the comfort of our homes and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Can We Play Our Part?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\nCivil Rights March, Washington DC USA, Warren K Leffler, August 28, 1963<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Although grassroots movements and organizations have done so much to effect change, here\u2019s how we can play our part and have an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speak Up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a report released by the World Health Organization, at least 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. We need to make some noise about these issues! We lay the building blocks for the change we want when we have such conversations through social media or in person. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
When you see people make insensitive comments about women and women\u2019s rights, call them out. Ignorance is never an excuse. Share local pro-women events with your circle, and let us amplify women\u2019s voices on the front lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering with a women\u2019s rights organization is the perfect opportunity to learn more about women\u2019s rights and contribute to change. Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the fight for women\u2019s empowerment. You can help with research, event planning, or communications work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
March Against Inequality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be proactive, sign up for matches, spread the word, and bring a friend along. Women\u2019s marches and protests have made real strides in securing support for women\u2019s movements since the early years of women\u2019s activism. These protests and matches offer a platform where women and everyone else demand action for women\u2019s rights and realize actual results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Support Women\u2019s Movements and Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A growing number of organizations have been set up to tackle women\u2019s inequality and gender-based violence. One recurring problem they face is the issue of proper funding. Funding is crucial to achieving the goal of gender equality and women\u2019s rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can visit your local fundraisers to find out if they also champion the cause. Or you can search for women-specific organizations in need of such funding. Your donations will go a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the UN, \u201cgender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is not just a goal in itself, but a key to sustainable development, economic growth, and peace and security.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That goes without saying\u2014society gets better for everyone when women\u2019s rights are upheld and taken seriously. The civil and fundamental human rights of all can only be fully upheld when we have an all-inclusive society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nWomen’s Rights March<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
One hundred years after women gained suffrage and with a growing number of women in the workforce holding elected office and running for president, the time for drastic societal changes explicitly guaranteeing equal rights regardless of sex is long overdue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is more work to be done. It is a continuous struggle, but we will not be deterred. Together, we shall achieve greatness all for one and one for all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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TROORA MAGAZINE | MAY 2023 WRITTEN BY<\/strong> GEORGE DIKE PHOTOS COURTESY OF<\/strong> LIBRARY OF CONGRESS | KAROLINA GRABOWSKA | GIACOMO FERRONI | YORCHLLAVADU<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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