Gender Discrimination Must End
Ending gender discrimination is an urgent human rights and development priority. ... The UN report entitled, "The State of World Population 2000: Lives Together, Worlds Apart, Men and Women in a Time of Change," found that despite the tremendous changes of the 20th century, discrimination and violence against women and girls remain firmly rooted in cultures around the world. ... „« Impact of Gender Discrimination „X Gender discrimination is a lifelong tax on womens self-esteem and capabilities. Gender discrimination thwarts womens aspirations and restricts their opportunities. ... However, particularly where gender inequity is substantial, older womens health status is affected by their lack of health care, education and nutrition earlier in life.