5. Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

The large number of proposals which contain specific goals and targets on these issues suggest that their inclusion in the new framework is of primary importance to stakeholders.

Focus area 5. Gender equality and women's empowerment

The large number of proposals which contain specific goals and targets on these issues suggest that their inclusion in the new framework is of primary importance to stakeholders. Many proposals address specific sub-issues under gender equality and empowerment, such as violence against women, participation of women and girls in society, and access to services such as education, etc. The goals listed below have been selected due to their wide ranging targets which address the majority of sub-issues gender-related proposals focus upon.

Goal:

Gender equality - The effective implentation of rights equality between men and women[22]

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Targets:

Full implementation of the fundamental rights of women and girls, including access to justice.

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A ban on forced and underage marriages (under 18).

 

 

Prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.

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Guaranteed exercise by women of their sexual and reproductive rights, including the right to abortion, notably to prevent and avoid premature and unwanted pregnancies.

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Exercise of their political, economic and social rights.

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The agenda sho\uld also call for reform of discriminatory family law.

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Equal opportunities for men and women: guarantee the economic independence of women. equality
Their equal access to economic resources (including land, credit and training).

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Pay and professional equality. equalityEmployment icon
Equal sharing of household responsibilities. equality
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Equal participation in political, economic and social representative and decision-making bodies at all levels, which is indispensable for example to effectively achieve the above targets.

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Goal

Ensure gender equality and empower women[23]

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Targets

By 2020, Governments recognize and support the implementation of women’s property and inheritance, by all means possible, and the important role and special needs of women as the primary producers and purchasers of food.

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By 2022, Governments adopt and implement laws that oblige their agencies to take appropriate measures to provide information and engage affected people living in poverty, women and other disadvantaged groups, when making sustainable development decisions.

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By 2020, ensure that women have full access to health care, education, decent living conditions and decent jobs.

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Ensure access to information technology, especially for youth and women.

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Create eco-friendly jobs, with a special focus on youth, women and disadvantaged populations.

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By 2025, Governments ensure the protection of women's rights and develop national strategies to stop men's violence against women.

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By 2025, Governments implement the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), without any reservations.

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