Times Union: Jo Page: The women who are gilding their own cages
The far-right yearning for an idealized notion of a “traditional” woman is like lining up to get your wings clipped. And violence against women is an old tradition, too. Credit: Getty Images. In a ...
Panaji: Two women fish farmers, Maria Joana Rosaria Fernandes from Panchwadi, Ponda, and Silvia Fernandes from Curtorim, Salcete, embraced river cage farming under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada ...
Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of other human rights, supporting women’s full participation in social, economic and political life.
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A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide.
To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world.