GOAL 5

What is gender equality?

gender equality refers to the situation where women and men have the same level of power and control over all aspects of their lives Gender equality is a basic human right

why is it important?

-Providing women and girls with equal access to education, healthcare, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes is important if sustainable development -Educating and empowering women and girls not only boosts their chances of getting a job, staying healthy, and participating in society, but also has a significant impact on the health of their children - Educating women and girls also results in falling fertility rates and stable population growth. as educated mothers tend to have fewer and healthier children, higher immuni, send children to school -Educating women and girls is the single most effective measure to raise overall economic productivity, lower infant and maternal mortality, educate the next generation, improve nutrition, and promote health.' -Educated girls marry later, are less likely to experience sexual violence, and are more likely to be able to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS and other diseases. -there are still enormous inequalities in access to paid employment in some regions, and significant gaps between men and women in the labour market. - Due to their disproportionate share of care work, women have less time than men for other activities, including paid work and education. -PAY GAP FOR THE SAME WORK -VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

what is g5

GENDER EQUALITY

what forms of discrimination do women face?

-Women face discrimination in all areas of political, economic and social life. In many developing countries they are denied access to basic education and healthcare and are victims of violence and discrimination. - Women are under- represented in political and economic decisionmaking processes and lack access to work beyond the agricultural sector, -In some countries, the law discriminates against women. In some developing countries women are not permitted to vote, own property, take out loans from banks, or take ownership of possessions arising from an inheritance. In other words, if a woman's land-owning husband dies, she does not have the legal right to take ownership of that land. In some developing countries, women and girls are considered to be the property of their husband or father. A man has the right to marry off his daughters at a young age or sell them into prostitution. With no legal right to ownership of property or access to finance, women can find themselves victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. -Genital mutilation has serious impacts on girls' psychological, sexual and reproductive health. It can increase the risk of contracting HIV and can cause complications during pregnancy and childbirth, which can lead to the death of the mother and baby -Government policies can remove barriers to women's advancement in the workplace. Measures such as those related to workplace harassment and equal pay, mandatory parental leave, equitable opportunities to expand knowledge and expertise, and measures to eliminate the attrition of human capital and expertise can help improve women's outcomes at work. Paid parental leave is crucial. More equal parental leave could help ensure high rates of female labour-force participation, wage-gap reductions and a better work-life balance for women and men. Many countries now offer parental leave that can be split between mothers and fathers

WHAT DOES G5 MEAN

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls This goal seeks to end discrimination and violence against women and girls by addressing the barriers that exist to gender equality. Gender equality is not only a social issue but also an economic one.

what are its aims?

end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere • end all forms of violence against women and girls, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation • eliminate harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation • recognise and value unpaid domestic work -ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health • ensure women have equal rights to economic resources, access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources • improve the use of ICT to support equality and empower women • adopt policies and legislation that support gender equality and empowerment of all women.