SDG 5: Gender equality (AOS_2)

Question 1

Aim

Answer 1

achieve gender equality and empower women and girls

Question 2

Description

Answer 2

same access and participation to political, economic and public life by addressing the barriers to gender equality

• ensure that all women have the same opportunities as males
• end discrimination and violence towards women and girls
• ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights

Question 3

why is it important?

Answer 3

• lack of education and literacy skills –> poor employability –> women often don’t have access to meaningful employment

Question 4

how can it work towards improving h&w and HD globally?

Answer 4

• educated women can access higher paid employment –> work in jobs that are safe and not physically exhausting for their health

Question 5

SDG5 promotes SDG3

Answer 5

educated women –> quality employment –> stable income –> afford healthcare, nutritious foods, shelter for their children –> reduce U5MR

Question 6

SDG3 promotes SDG5

Answer 6

absence of communicable diseases –> more women able to work –> ability to participate in leadership and potentially work towards the increase in women’s rights globally