3. Gender Equality
Globalization, digital innovation and climate change, among other factors, continue to change the world in which we work — posing both challenges in realizing women’s economic potential for a better tomorrow. In this part we will understand the cause , need and effect of gender equality.
Gender equality implies equal treatment and opportunity to all regardless of their gender in recruitment, promotion and training activities with decision-making bodies. The sustainable development goal 5 is dedicated to gender equality.
a. Need for Gender Equity
Gender equality requires a concerted effort from the leadership team to break down gender barriers including unconscious biases.
This can have positive impacts at the organization level. Multiple studies have highlighted that providing an equal seat at the decision making table for all genders and guaranteeing those resources are equitably distributed among a diverse workforce, is a key element of success for a thriving business’ continuity, development and resilience. Businesses throughout the world face the challenge of attracting and retaining the best possible teams of employees. Effectively harnessing the best possible mix of experience, skills, perspective and strengths is critical for competitiveness, productivity and profitability and is actively pursued by businesses throughout the world.
Gender and Environment
The planet is the primary resource on which people rely for survival. Gender norms influence people's impact on the environment, effect of environmental degradation on people, and access to & power over natural resources. Women all over the world provide for their families while also managing the environment. However, due to gender power dynamics, their knowledge is frequently overlooked, and they are not recognised as change agents. It is critical to recognise that women and men are not homogeneous groups when discussing gender in the context of the environment. Age, social class, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and other factors all interact to shape the links between gender and the environment.
Universal Declaration on Human Rights
The Declaration on Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nation General Assembly in Paris on 10th December 1948 as a common standard for human rights achievement for all people and all nations. It sets out for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has paved the way for adoption of more than seventy human rights treaties, applied today on permanent basis at global and regional levels. The proclamation consists of 30 articles which elaborates on universality of human rights declaration.