Role of Women in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 


On the first day of January 2016, a historic UN Summit laid the agenda for sustainable development by way of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also known as the “Global Goals,” they bring back the focus on the centrality of women in every sphere of societal and economic development.

As verified by a University of Wisconsin-Madison study, women constitute half of the world’s population and perform almost two-thirds of its work hours.

Forming such a sizable proportion of the population, women are not just on the frontlines of development goals but are also deeply impacted by environmental, social, and economic issues, at times more than men and boys.

Let’s explore the connection between the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and the role of women.

Are women the key to sustainable development?

This World Economic Forum report says that there is a worrying picture of the progress of sustainable development goals. Going by the research paper published by UN Women, the world is not on track to achieving gender equality by 2030.

Is there a connection between these two trends?

The answer is yes.

Earlier, women and girls were majorly involved in issues that only about them. These mainly include reproductive and maternal health, gender-based violence, child marriage, etc. It proved to be a mistake.

The efforts made towards environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainable development are fraught with a crucial missing link: that of involving women in efforts and decision-making.

The role of women in sustainable development is multidimensional and their voices need to be included at every forefront.

They are often the first responders to their families, have unique ideas and perspectives, and often drive change at various levels.


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