Sustainable Development Goal number 5 (SDG 5) aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This goal is fundamental to building a more just and prosperous world for all.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but it is also a prerequisite for sustainable development. Women and girls play a crucial role in all aspects of society, from economics to politics, from family to community.

SDG 5 includes several specific targets, including:

• End all forms of discrimination against women and girls everywhere.
• Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, both in the public and private spheres.
• Undertake reforms to give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services, inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws.
• Strengthen the participation of women in decision-making at all levels.
• Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, including harmful practices such as child marriage, female genital mutilation and other forms of exploitation.

Achieving SDG 5 will require a global effort to change discriminatory attitudes and behaviors. It is necessary to promote gender equality in all aspects of life, from education to work, from politics to family.

Everyone can contribute to achieving SDG 5 by challenging gender stereotypes, promoting equality and respect for women and girls, and supporting organizations working for women's empowerment.

Learn more:

• https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality