Women empowerment is a critical aspect of achieving gender equality. It includes increasing a woman sense of self worth her decision making power, her access to opportunities and resources, her power and control over her own life inside and outside the home and the ability to effect change.

Globally, women have fewer opportunities for economic participation than men, less access to basic and higher education, greater health and safety risks and less political meaningful representation.

Guaranteeing the rights of women and giving them opportunities to reach their full potential is critical, not only for attaining gender equality but also for the meeting of wide range of international development goals. Empowered women Youth and Children contribute to the health and productivity of their families, communities as well as their country, creating a ripple effect that benefits everyone.