Women’s rights are human rights.
It seems this should be obvious (and indisputable), like gravity. Women and girls make up about half of the world’s population, and therefore half of humankind’s potential. When women and girls are valued and empowered, when their dignity is respected, when they can make their own decisions about their health and determine their own futures, when they can participate and contribute in all facets of life, everyone benefits.
Oxfam East Africa / "The Right to Be Heard: People claiming their right to a better life"
Sadly, for too many, the importance of women’s rights is anything but obvious. Because women’s health and dignity are indivisible to the health and dignity of communities and nations throughout the world, we are committed to finding and supporting ideas and approaches that are vital to unleashing the enormous potential of women by changing the economic, social and cultural barriers that hold them back.
Our Focus
Throughout the world, organizations are doing important work to advance the health and dignity of women and girls. We focus on three areas we believe are most vital to making significant progress:
Dependable, accessible health care and reproductive freedom are central to a woman’s ability to determine the course of her own life.
- Our Approach:
- Education and Access
- Winning and Guaranteeing Women's Rights
When a woman is able to get an education and put her unique talents and skills to work in the world for herself and others, everyone benefits.
- Our Approach:
- Rights and Representation
- Education and Training
When these basic rights are recognized, respected and advanced for women, societies become stronger.
- Our Approach:
- Education for Prevention
- Access to Essential Services
- Political Will for Reform and Enforcement
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