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For a just transition, we must focus on education and skills transfer, ensuring women are not only part of the problem but central to the solutions. #HerMoneyMatters #EducationForAll #CSW68

Educated girls today 🟰 empowered women tomorrow!   TCF’s educational model employs inclusive and far-reaching practices to enhance and sustain girls’ enrollment in school.   Educate to Empower: https://bit.ly/3wt8R67   #ChangeBeginsWithEducation #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Women empowerment refers to the process of giving women the power, rights, and opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of society, including education, employment, politics, and personal development. It emphasizes building women's self-confidence, equipping them with the skills to make life-determining decisions, and providing access to resources and opportunities that can lead to economic, social, and political equality. Key aspects of women empowerment include: EDUCATION: Ensuring that girls and women have access to quality education is crucial for empowerment. Education provides the knowledge and skills needed to pursue career opportunities and challenge social norms. ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: This involves providing women with access to financial resources, training, and equal job opportunities, allowing them to become economically independent and improve their living conditions.

Education increases the participation of women in community and national affairs and in the democratization of societies. The education of girls and women is of particular significance as it acts as a springboard for Sustainable development. #ArudiShule #ElimuBilaUbaguzi #ChangeTanzania

Women's education is not just a right, but a necessity for a thriving society! Investing in women's education is investing in a better tomorrow! Read my latest article to understand the significance of women's education. #WomenEducation #HumanRight #Sustainabality #Womenempowerment #BetterTomorrow #BrighterFuture

Informed Women's Month is a month dedicated to promoting awareness and education among women on various important topics, such as health, finance, politics, career development, and social issues. "Women are the real architects of society." - Harriet Beecher Stowe #informedwomenmonth #codingandprogramming #icwle1 #icwleandme

This Women's Day Navneet asks everyone to UNLEARN We asked our female colleagues about the societal teachings they wish to UNLEARN, and here are their responses. #Navneet #NavneetIndia #NavneetEducation #Education #WomensDay #HappyWomensDay #DontLearn #MatSeekho #UnlearnWithNavneet

Women Empowerment There are many different ways in which women can be empowered, and the specific types of empowerment will depend on the individual and the context in which they live. Here are six types of #WomenEmpowerment that are commonly cited: * Economic Empowerment : This refers to the ability of women to participate in the economy and have control over their own financial resources. This could include access to education and employment, control over household finances, and the ability to start a business. * Education Empowerment : traditional concepts recognised higher education as an instrument of personal development. It helps in growing individual's intellectual horizons, well-being and potential for empowerment. * Political empowerment: This refers to the ability of women to participate in the political process and have a voice in decision-making at all levels of government. This could include the right to vote, run for office, and hold leadership positions. * Social empowerment: This refers to the ability of women to participate in and influence their social environment. This could include the ability to make decisions about their own lives and bodies, such as whether to marry or have children, and the ability to participate in community activities and decision-making. * Psychological empowerment: This refers to the ability of women to have confidence in their own abilities and feel capable of achieving their goals. This could include developing self-esteem, self-worth, and self-determination. * Legal empowerment: This refers to the ability of women to access and use the legal system to protect their rights and seek justice. This could include the right to a fair trial, access to legal representation, and the ability to challenge discriminatory laws or practices. Therefore, by empowering women in these areas, it is possible to create a more equitable and inclusive society.

#WomenEmpowerment Why is empowering girls and women so important? Empowering women is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries. When women are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives, they can reach their full potential, contributing their skills to the workforce and can raise happier and healthier children. They are also able to help fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large. A key part of this empowerment is through education. Girls who are educated can pursue meaningful work and contribute to their country’s economy later in life.

Quality education is key for creating a more equitable and gender-equal world. Funding education is the accelerator to empower more girls and women for a sustainable future. #FundEducation