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Women Empowerment

“There is no Limit To what we, as women can accomplish,
when we use our voices and vote.”
-Michalle Obama
As the above quote aptly highlights the strength of and make decisions about their
women, this can be achieved only if women are given health and well-being. It includes
control over their lives, the ability to make choices, access to information, services
and decisions, and have equal access to resources and resources that promote
and opportunities so that they can reproductive health, hygiene,
transform their lives in all mental health, and overall well-
aspects. being. Overall, these types of
We can empowerment are interconnected W/o Shri Subodh Dandge, AC
Shraddha Bhopale
and complementary and 100 Bn RAF
empowering women in one area
can have positive ripple effects in other areas.

Importance of Women empowerment:
Gender Equality: This is a fundamental human right.
It means that women and men have equal rights,
opportunities, and resources and can participate
categorise aspects of women empowerment as follows- equally in all aspects of life.

Economic Empowerment: A woman’s ability to Social justice – Elimination of violence, discrimination,
participate in economic activities on an equal basis and harassment may lead to a better and safer place
with men, which includes access to education, training, for women to outperform their tasks.
employment, entrepreneurship opportunities, fair
wages, equal pay and access to credit and financial Economic growth - Equal opportunities at the work-
services, financial literacy, banking skills, expense place can help the economy.
management and investment planning.
Health & Development – As women are the sole
Social Empowerment: To be able to participate fully nurturers of their families, educating them about
in social, and cultural life i.e. “Freedom of movement personal hygiene, healthcare measures, nutrition can
“. It includes access to education, healthcare, and legal lead to a healthy lifestyle for children and families.
services, as well as the ability to exercise their rights
and freedoms. Sustainable environment - When women are
empowered, they are better able to contribute to
Political Empowerment: Ability to participate in efforts to address environmental challenges, reduce
political life and decision-making on an equal basis poverty, and promote social justice.
with men. It includes the ability to vote and run for
office, as well as access to leadership positions and Women empowerment at CRPF:
participation in policy-making processes. Establishment of CRPF Wives Welfare Association
(CWA) in 1995 with a primary objective to serve families
Educational Empowerment: Provide access to especially, during extended periods of duty in conflict
education and develop skills and knowledge that areas.
enable them to make informed decisions, pursue their
goals and contribute to society. It includes access to Handling women agitations – CRPF has 6 Mahilla
quality education at all levels and opportunities for battalions which are integral to ensuring the safety of
lifelong learning. women and handling misconduct. Recently gender-akin
full body protectors have been provisioned to ensure
Health Empowerment: Right to access healthcare
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