International Planned Parenthood Federation To Release Gender Equality Report Citing Hurdles Women Face To Succeed
Media Advisory For Monday, March 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the International Planned Parenthood Federation:
WHO: International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
WHEN: Monday, March 16, 2015, 8 am EDT
WHAT: The International Planned Parenthood Federation is releasing a comprehensive report making the case of why sexual and reproductive health and rights are key to gender equality and women's empowerment. Key conclusions in the report include:
- Women are paid significantly less than men. This is because of traditional gender norms that hold women and girls back, limiting their opportunities across social economic and political life. This includes women's lower educational levels and their limited access to resources.
- Access to education is a key pathway for future work opportunities.
- Access to health services, and freedom from sexual and gender based violence contribute to the social development of women and girls.
- Women's low participation in public and political life is often shaped by the legal framework and by the nature of formal political institutions.
- Gender norms and economic and social factors limit women's opportunities and capabilities to participate in decision-making processes.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE: Preethi Sundaram, IPPF's policy and advocacy officer, is available for print and broadcast interviews. Contact Michael K. Frisby, [email protected], (202) 625-4328 or Dottie Kyranos, [email protected], (781)-605-9263 to schedule interviews or for a copy of the report, which can also be downloaded at: www.ippf.org
SOURCE International Planned Parenthood Federation
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