Equality in law for women and girls by 2030

Publisher:Himalaya Publishing
Category: Law
Author : UN Women

This initiative is a comprehensive global strategy led by UN Women to accelerate the repeal or revision of discriminatory laws by 2030. The strategy aims to ensure legal equality for women and girls, focusing on six key areas: Comprehensive legal reforms in various countries. Women's economic empowerment, addressing equal pay and labor rights. Minimum age of marriage set at 18 years to prevent child marriage. Nationality laws allowing equal citizenship rights for women. Reforming rape laws that exempt perpetrators if they marry victims. Family law reforms covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and parental rights. The strategy involves collaboration with governments, civil society organizations, and regional bodies to ensure a coordinated approach. By targeting over 100 countries, it seeks to improve the lives of over 50 million women and girls globally.

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