From the united states to the democratic republic of congo, women and girls’ rights have suffered serious setbacks But despite the challenges, there also have been improvements and victories. The situation in afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls Afghanistan remained the only country. Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with men, in the political, social, economic and cultural life of their countries, hampers the growth of the prosperity of society and the family and makes more. 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. Donald trump’s first administration as us president attacked women’s rights across a broad range of issues What could his second term mean for women in the united states and beyond Who fact sheet on violence against women providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, health consequences, prevention, who response. As violence against women continues to impact the lives of women and girls everywhere, the establishment of the mandate of the special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, as the first independent human rights mechanism on the elimination of violence against women, represented an important benchmark. About sexual and reproductive health and rights the rights of women and girls to the highest attainable standards of health, including sexual and reproductive health, are firmly grounded in international and regional human rights instruments.[1] these rights have been reaffirmed in consensus agreements established during the international conference on population and development, the beijing.
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