Did you know that it could take another 286 years to remove discriminatory laws for women and girls?
Today, we both celebrate International Human Rights Day and arrive at the end of 16 Days of Activism.
However, the fight doesn’t end here. Women and girls around the world continue to demand that their human rights be respected and upheld. According to a World Bank study, under the law in 187 countries, women have only
75% of the economic rights and legal protection as men.
Empowering and investing in women and girls is key to ending extreme poverty.
Over the past 16 Days of Activism, you and millions of Global Citizens from all over the world have joined our inspiring Prize Winners in advocating for women and girls.
You’ve called for greater investment in sexual and reproductive health and rights, the economic empowerment of women, the end of child marriage, the protection of refugee women, and the shielding of children from trafficking violence.
By working together to uphold women's sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as promote women's economic independence, we can eradicate gender-based violence once and for all!
Global Citizen, our voices are stronger together. This is what makes activism powerful and our campaigning successful. Thank you for your continued dedication and keep taking action with us to empower women and girls around the world.
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