Goal eleven
Eliminate gender inequality.
About
Goal eleven's mission statement is to dismantle institutionalized misogyny, eliminate the wage gap between genders, and promote inclusivity of all genders.
Issues
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In many countries, women are paid less than men for the same labor
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Women have less political representation
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Women tend to occupy subordinate positions at work and at home
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Girls are less likely to receive an education
Causes
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Cultural influences that prevent girls from receiving an education
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Fixed ideologies that confine the roles of women
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Lack of motivation for females to foster interest in male-dominated fields and vice versa
Impacts
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Rape, harassment, and abuse
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Stifled human development
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Sexual exploitation issues
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Slower economic progression as a result of not tapping into the full potential of half the population
Solutions
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Enforce equal pay for equal work
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Equal access to basic education in underserved and impoverished communities
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Design policies that prevent discriminatory practices
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Educate all genders on financial literacy
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Bangalore CommunityShilpa Spoorthy shilpaspoorthy@gmail.com +91 910-893-3344 Instagram @ngnbengaluru HIG Colony, Dollars Colony, R.M.V. 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560094, India
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Bhubaneswar CommunityIpshita Pujari ipshitapujari@gmail.com +91 933-086-0875 Instagram @ngnodisha K8 Kalinga Nagar, Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751003, India
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Jalgaon CommunityPankaj Bhaiya ar_bpankaj@rediffmail.com 942-229-6800 Jalgaon, India
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Mumbai CommunityTanay Nagar tanaynagar7@gmail.com 777-704-9753 Instagram @ngnmumbai Mumbai, India