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Gender Equality

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Page 1: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Gender Equality

Page 2: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.

Gender is directly linked to your identity.

What is it?

Page 3: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Gender does not only say you are male or female. It also includes the roles of men and women and their relationships.

Gender focus therefore on equal

treatment for men and women.

Do you think men and women should be treated differently based on their gender?

Page 4: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Young people, whether they are boys or girls, have opportunities to participate in activities.

Gender equality in sports is also hindered by issues such as traditional beliefs, meanings and gender-stereotypes.

Sports Activities

Page 5: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Gender based violence is violence between men and women, where women are usually injured and victimized

Stereotypes, negative attitudes toward men and women and cultural influences also causes gender-based violence.

Gender-based violence

Page 6: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

We must be aware of the very serious emotional, health and social impact of rape

and gender-based violence.

Emotional, and social health impact of rape and gender-based violence.

 

Page 7: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Prevention of violence against women must be immediately and continuously happening.

Laws on sexual offenses was implemented to help women be protect against possible abuses.

Informed and aware of the facts about these issues.

Prevention of violence against women: Sexual Offences Act

Page 8: Your family, friends, teachers and the media affect the way you see yourself.  Gender is directly linked to your identity

Women and girls who are victims of gender-based violence and rape are able to get

help and support.

Places where victims can get help: Security for girls and women