Beijing+30 Youth Blog: Legal, social, economic, and political changes are crucial for a more just world
Source: UN Women
“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.
Throughout history, societies have been shaped by the power of words and expressions. It's essential to examine the role of women in this context – their quest for rights and the progress made towards gender equality. The principle of fairness and equal opportunities needs to be embraced by every part of society and reflected in laws that protect and support everyone.
One significant milestone in advancing gender equality is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995. It addresses crucial issues like poverty, education, health, violence, discrimination, and more. This declaration serves as is a guide to understanding and improving women's rights across the world. To truly grasp the challenges women face, we need to consider various factors - cultural, social, economic, and political. Presenting this context with specific references to women's social experiences at certain points will help us to understand the solutions beyond the numbers.
Data from reliable sources highlight some realities. Reports show that between 5-13% of women in Türkiye don’t complete basic education, even though gender distribution is balanced. This lack of education leads to economic hardships. Additionally, four out of ten women experience violence, and online harassment is a growing problem, with 51% of women facing threats or stalking on social media. Early marriages also remain an issue, with over 24% of women married before the age of 18.
Read here the full article published by UN Women on 19 July 2024.
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“Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development, and building good governance.” - Kofi Annan, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.
Throughout history, societies have been shaped by the power of words and expressions. It's essential to examine the role of women in this context – their quest for rights and the progress made towards gender equality. The principle of fairness and equal opportunities needs to be embraced by every part of society and reflected in laws that protect and support everyone.
One significant milestone in advancing gender equality is the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995. It addresses crucial issues like poverty, education, health, violence, discrimination, and more. This declaration serves as is a guide to understanding and improving women's rights across the world. To truly grasp the challenges women face, we need to consider various factors - cultural, social, economic, and political. Presenting this context with specific references to women's social experiences at certain points will help us to understand the solutions beyond the numbers.
Data from reliable sources highlight some realities. Reports show that between 5-13% of women in Türkiye don’t complete basic education, even though gender distribution is balanced. This lack of education leads to economic hardships. Additionally, four out of ten women experience violence, and online harassment is a growing problem, with 51% of women facing threats or stalking on social media. Early marriages also remain an issue, with over 24% of women married before the age of 18.
Read here the full article published by UN Women on 19 July 2024.
Image by UN Women