What is girls empowerment?
Girls empowerment is the equal distribution of rights among women in a society: an equal share in resources and a life where they can stand up for themselves against the odds. Through centuries women were considered the weaker part of society, but this changed in the early twentieth century. Women today are well aware and practical.
Why it matters
The success of a society depends on how empowered its women are, how justice is served and whether their rights are protected. If you educate a woman you educate an entire nation. Women make up almost half of the world’s population and have historically been responsible for raising future generations. In any society, regardless of culture and beliefs, women’s empowerment is essential, because women bring unique talent, different ideas and sensibilities to the workplace.
The easiest way to achieve it is through education. We need to teach women about gender equality, the rights they deserve and the fact that their emergence in society can do wonders. Get Youth works to strengthen the role of women in our society, motivating and encouraging them socially, economically and morally. A higher literacy rate among Pakistani women will bring the transformation we all wish to see: less domestic violence, more awareness, a fairer share of household income and, slowly, an end to poverty. Educated women can showcase their talent and outshine others with exceptional skills.
Women’s empowerment also matters for peace and justice. When women are equally equipped to fight what is wrong, a nation can raise its voice as one community.
Final words
Get Youth runs girls empowerment programmes with one purpose: creating awareness, defining gender roles, breaking stereotypes and motivating young girls to learn about their rights and stand up for themselves. This is only possible if the first steps are about gaining knowledge, getting an education and spreading it. Women’s empowerment also strives to morally encourage women to come forward and play their part as a very important part of society.