Key Points
Recognizing the untapped potential of half its population, South Korea embarked on a series of reforms aimed at increasing womens participation in the workforce and promoting gender equality..
Today, South Korea is known for its technological advancements and innovative industries, a testament to the power of increasing womens participation in the workforce and investing in gender equality..
The NHFS-5 also highlights that nearly 30% of married women aged 18-49 have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence, and about 12% of currently married women are unable to participate in three key household decisions: healthcare for themselves, making major household purchases, and visits to family or relatives..
Gender equality and womens empowerment are standalone goals among the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 5: Gender Equality) and are duly recognized as instrumental in achieving other SDGs related to health, education, poverty eradication, economic empowerment, peace and justice, among others..
To leverage a gender dividendthe economic and social benefits of closing gender gaps in an economyIndia must prioritize policies and actions focused on women and girls, supported by strong investments..
