Besides being a fundamental human right, Gender Equality is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. Empowering girls and women spurs productivity and economic growth. It is important to end the multiple forms of gender violence and secure equal access to quality education and health, economic resources and participation in political life for both women and girls and men and boys. It is also essential to achieve equal opportunities in access to employment and to positions of leadership and decision-making at all levels.
