GENDER EQUALITY
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"A gender-equalsociety would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyonecan be themselves"

-GLORIA STEINEM

What is gender equality?
Worldwide gender equality
Why is gender equality important?

Some ways to promote gender equality in daily life!

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SHARE HOUSEHOLD CHORES AND CHILDCARE EQUALLY

Household chores and children’s care are every adult’s responsibility. Ask yourself if there is an equal division of labor in your home. The work of caring for children is still done mainly by women in much of the world. A report released by the UN in 2015 points out that women from developing countries do over three hours more of daily unpaid work (household chores and childcare) than men, while in developed countries, they do, on average, two hours more.According to studies, the overload of household chores can increase women’s chances of mental illnesses, besides depressing their productivity at work, consequently affecting their salaries.

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WATCH FOR SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Get some help and support if you know a friend or acquaintance is suffering from domestic violence or other abuse. This type of violence is not restricted to physical aggression. Verbal attacks (curses and threats) and psychological abuse (controlling, manipulative and intimidating behavior) also affect women. Often, all these things occur together. If you experience domestic violence, be aware that you are not alone. Report it! The same UN report quoted above points out that in most countries with data available, less than 40 percent of women who experience violence seek help of any kind. Among those who do, most seek out family and friends, and few use formal institutions and mechanisms, such as police and health services. Less than 10 percent of women went to the police after suffering violence.

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HELP WOMEN GAIN POWER

According to 2017 data from UN Women, only 17 countries have female heads of state and/or government. The overall average of women in legislative bodies is only 23.4 percent. Find out who the female candidates are, especially women from underrepresented communities. In addition to politics, consider ways to support the promotion of women and LGBTQI in the arts, sciences, sports, and other fields.