The publication, which focuses on the Millennium Development Goal to promote gender equality and empower women, indicates that eliminating gender discrimination and empowering women will have a positive impact on the survival and well-being of children. Welcoming the report as “a break through”, Dr. Kanyoro demanded a strong and decisive response by governments, communities and individuals alike.
Governments and donors can respond with funding that ensures the human rights of women and children are upheld; communities can influence women’s equal rights in the household, workplace and political sphere by challenging social norms. “Gender is culturally governed,” she pointed out, “and we have to change the cultural ways that discriminate women.”
UNICEF and World YWCA, who have recently entered into a partnership, hope to promote gender equality, youth leadership and the meaningful involvement of young women and girls in creating a more gender sensitive society.

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>> Dr Kanyoro's Speech: The Power of Empowering Women - Lessons Learnt

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>> UNICEF: ‘The State of the World’s Children’