Equality of Men and Women
The world of humanity has two wings -- one is woman and the other man. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. Not until the world of woman becomes equal to the world of man in the acquisition of virtues and perfections, can success and prosperity be attained as they ought to be.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Foundations of World Unity, p. 29)
While looking for examples of success stories regarding men and women having greater equality, I found the United Nations International Labour Organization. In the effort to help people all over the world work with security, dignity, equity, and freedom, the ILO recognizes that the equality of men and women is key to its success. To achieve this, they have four strategic goals; 1. the right to work, 2. employment opportunities for women and men, 3. work and life balance (social protection), and 4. dialogue amongst employer and employed (social dialogue).
The issue of equality of men and women also play a part in population limitation. Nova focused on the implementation of campaigns to encourage limitation on population growth in three countries, China, India, and Kenya. It is interesting to note both India and Kenya have used intentionally appealed to men and women in limiting family size. India has made efforts to increase women’s independence with opportunities socially, academically and economically. Both China and India have made efforts to reduce the cultural preference for boys.
Here are just a couple more findings on bring greater balance between the two wings of humanity, men and women. What do you think? Is there more out there?
Next week we’ll explore global efforts that benefit everyone.
(Abdu'l-Baha, Foundations of World Unity, p. 29)
While looking for examples of success stories regarding men and women having greater equality, I found the United Nations International Labour Organization. In the effort to help people all over the world work with security, dignity, equity, and freedom, the ILO recognizes that the equality of men and women is key to its success. To achieve this, they have four strategic goals; 1. the right to work, 2. employment opportunities for women and men, 3. work and life balance (social protection), and 4. dialogue amongst employer and employed (social dialogue).
The issue of equality of men and women also play a part in population limitation. Nova focused on the implementation of campaigns to encourage limitation on population growth in three countries, China, India, and Kenya. It is interesting to note both India and Kenya have used intentionally appealed to men and women in limiting family size. India has made efforts to increase women’s independence with opportunities socially, academically and economically. Both China and India have made efforts to reduce the cultural preference for boys.
Here are just a couple more findings on bring greater balance between the two wings of humanity, men and women. What do you think? Is there more out there?
Next week we’ll explore global efforts that benefit everyone.