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Introduction to Gender Equality -by BMD Group3 In 2015, when newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau selected 30 members, half were women, and Canada got its first-ever gender-equal government. Yes, we focus on one of the most persistent human rights issues present globally, gender equality. Gender equality states that all humans must have equal access to resources, opportunities, economic participation, and decision-making, irrespective of their genders. So, where do we stand in 2020? Canada’s not the only country earning a gold star for female political participation. Finland comes in the first place, with ten female ministers out of 16. Not far behind are Sweden and Cape Verde, with 53% female representation. Sharing the bronze with Canada are France and Liechtenstein with 50%. A handful of societies around the world have flipped the script of Planet Earth as Big Boy’s Club? In parts of Canada, Indonesia, China, and West Africa, among other places, women run the show to...

Introduction "A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist: where everyone can be themselves."-Gloria Steinem Women and girls constitute half of the world's population and hence half of the globe's potential. Therefore, in addition to being a fundamental human right, gender equality is also essential for the world to grow and achieve its full potential. It has been shown that fostering equality among genders has led to prosperity and growth in all strata of society and all spheres of life. But it is not just the limitless possibilities of a better future but the horrendous discriminations in a woman's life that tethers her to the lower echelons of the society or the corporate world, the ramifications of the rampant abuse and violence that are meted out to them, the horrifying possibilities of events like child marriage is what makes a fight for gender equality the need of the hour. Therefore, it is of extreme impo...