SDG5 gender equality

what is SDG5

Gender equality: achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

it is abut addressing barriers such as discrimination, lack of representation and forced marriage.

key features

• end all forms of discrimination against women, putting in place laws that protect their rights

• end all forms of violence, including human trafficking and exploitation

• ensure women have control over their sexual and reproductive health and can access healthcare services

• ensure participation in political and public decision-making and leadership.

relationship #1

control over sexual and reproductive health - end epidemics of aids, TB, malaria, NTD

with control over their health and access to health services, there is a decreased risk of contracting and spreading HIV or AIDS

relationship #2

ending violence - maternal mortality

childrens bodies that are not ready for pregnancy will not have to experience it, meaning less deaths during childbirth