WOMEN 1st!

WOMEN 1st!

Championing Women: The Crucial Piece To Achieving The SDGs

Not only is gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls an SDG in itself, but it is also a crucial step in achieving the other 16 SDGs. Any effort to encourage sustainable growth must prioritise the health and well-being of women and girls. In addition to being a fundamental human right, gender equality is also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.
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“Between 2019 and 2020, women, who were already underrepresented in employment and the labour force, suffered steeper job losses than men. Women’s employment fell by 4.2% globally compared with 3% for men. The number of employed women declined by 54 million in 2020 and 45 million women left the labour market altogether.”

 – Progress on Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot, 2021 UN –

WOMEN 1st! Championing Women: The Crucial Piece To Achieving The SDGs, focuses on the importance of supporting women in 5 key areas;  health, education, workforce, economy and climate change in order to achieve the SDGs. Women’s participation in these areas in India is at a historical low and the only way to move forward in these areas as a country is by intentional actions that create space for Women and girls to pursue their goals.
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Not only is gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls an SDG in itself, but it is also a crucial step in achieving the other 16 SDGs. Any effort to encourage sustainable growth must prioritise the health and well-being of women and girls. In addition to being a fundamental human right, gender equality is also a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world.