What is Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality?
The United Nations has designated "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). It strives to end all forms of violence, discrimination against women and girls, and also to empower them in all aspects of life. It also aspires to guarantee women's full involvement in leadership roles and decision-making, respond to put an end to harmful customs like female genital mutilation, child marriages and make sure that everyone has access to reproductive health and rights. Gender equality refers to giving everyone, regardless of gender, the same opportunity, rights, and treatments. Men and women, boys and girls, should all have equal access to resources and opportunities, including work, education, healthcare, and other services. For an equal and just society, it is important that the state of gender equality be achieved. There are particular objectives to reach Sustainable Development Goal 5. These subjects cover...