Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all... But equality for women and girls is also an economic and social imperative. Until women and girls are liberated from poverty and injustice, all our goals -- peace, security, sustainable development ‘Equal rights, Equal opportunities: Progress for all.’ In theory, it’s a day for celebrating the strength and progress of women around the world, but I have to stop and wonder in disbelief, how do we celebrate women having equal rights, equal opportunities.
Discrimination towards women and girls, or what is known as gender-based discrimination, is one of the most pervasive human rights violations. It severely limits the ability of women, girls and the communities they live in to protect and promote their health.
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