UN Development Goal:
Gender Equality
Gender equality continues to act as a barrier for women in the developing world leading to a lack of access to services and the deprivation of basic human rights.
According to UN data, an estimated 21% of women ages 20-24 years old reported that they had been involved in a child marriage before the age of 18. In 2017 alone, 1 in 3 girls were subjected to FGM. Women in developing countries have reported to spend over three times as many hours in unpaid domestic work than men.
Make an Impact on Gender Equality
Take Action!
Increase Access to Education for Women – Increasing female access to education and opportunity can lessen the gap between men and women in developing countries.
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Teach Women New Skills & Trades – Lessen the gap between genders by providing women with new skills and trades they can bring to the marketplace to stand out among competitors.
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Provide Sponsorship or Loans for Female-Owned Agricultural Land – Just 13% of agricultural lands are owned by women. Provide sponsorship or a loan to enable women to own and manage agricultural lands so they can compete in the marketplace.
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Increase Awareness & Medical Care for FGM – Over 200 million women and girls have undergone FGM (female genital mutilation). By increasing awareness for this issue and providing medical care and resources for survivors, you educate people worldwide about the issue and support affected women now.
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Help to break the stigma surrounding menstrual health in rural India & Nepal. Create sustainable impact by training young women on how to provide their communities with menstrual and reproductive health education.
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Participate in training “traditional birth attendants” in Cambodia to provide jobs for women. Continue your impact and restock birthing kits annually.
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Support girls who have experienced sex trafficking.
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Groups have contributed to microeconomic projects. When women have the ability to produce and sell a product, this allows them to contribute to their local economy and make money to support their families.
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