War Against Gender Inequality & Discrimination in Africa
Gender equality is a basic right for all people, including both girls and boys. Based on this understanding, our organization believes that it is critical to directly address gender discrimination and gender inequality in order to ensure that no harm comes to children, and to advance our vision for a world where every child attains their equal right to grow up healthy, educated and safe.
Gender inequality is discrimination on the basis of sex or gender causing one sex or gender to be routinely privileged or prioritized over another.
Gender disparity starts in childhood and is right now limiting the lifelong potential of children around the world – disproportionately affecting girls.
affecting girls.
Gender discrimination means any exclusion or restriction made on the basis of gender that creates barriers for girls, boys, women and/or men in recognizing, enjoying or exercising their full and equal human rights.
Every girl deserves an equal chance to survive and thrive.
Every girl deserves an equal chance to survive and thrive.
As a non-governmental organization, WCRLO has been championing equal rights for every child. Yet, gender discrimination starting in childhood, continues to rob children of their childhoods and limit their chances – disproportionately affecting the world of girls. A girl is far more likely to be denied her rights, kept from school, forced to marry and subjected to violence – her voice undervalued, if it’s heard at all. This assault on childhood also deprives nations of the energy and talent they need to progress.
Causes of gender inequality:
Gender prejudice and resulting gender discrimination begin in childhood. From the moment they’re born, girls and boys face unequal gender norms as well as social norms regarding expectations and access to resources and opportunities, with lifelong consequences – in their homes, schools and communities.
For example, the world’s boys are often encouraged to go to school and get an education to prepare for work, while girls carry heavy household responsibilities that keep them from school, increasing the odds of child marriage and pregnancy.
Instances of Gender Inequalities:
- Girls were more likely than boys to never set foot in a classroom and be denied equal opportunities.
- Child marriage is a form of gender-based violence and a result and driver of gender inequality and gender discrimination.
- Gender-based violence occurs everywhere around the world across all economic and social groups. An estimated 1 in 3 women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, mostly at the hands of their partners.
- Girl Child labor makes it difficult for children to attend school or limits their attendance, putting them at risk of falling behind their peers.
- Girls are usually pulled out of school earlier than boys and are more likely to face sexual exploitation and slavery.
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