GENDER EQUALITY
Never has the need of women, girls and youth been more urgent. Gender inequality is resulting in increased sexual abuse and violence against women and girls and the denial of their basic human rights. Extreme poverty exacerbated by a changing climate is resulting in food insecurity, further increasing the vulnerability of the world’s poorest especially women and girls. Together we are piloting innovative programs to prevent violence and abuse; create sustainable incomes for women and youth; and empower women to become leaders in their communities.
Mekaworld is creating opportunities for women and girls. In the world’s poorest countries and in countries where there is great wealth disparity, women and girls are the most vulnerable. Girls are more likely than boys to be denied access to education and training and face multiple barriers to enter the job market. Discriminatory traditional practices also contribute to the prevalence of sexual abuse and gender-based violence. The need for action is urgent. That’s why we have focused programs to prevent gender-based violence; increase access to justice for women and girls especially survivors; and support women’s and girls’ leadership in the social, political and economic spaces within their communities and countries.