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Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right is essential to achieve peaceful societies with full human potential and sustainable development. Moreover, it has been shown that empowering women spurs productivity & economic growth.1/8

It is vital to give women equal rights land and property, sexual and reproductive health, and to technology and the internet. 2/8

Today there are more women in public office than ever before, but encouraging more women leaders will help achieve greater gender equality. 3/8

There is still a long way to go to achieve full equality of rights and opportunities between men and women.Therefore, it is of paramount importance to end the multiple forms of gender violence and secure equal access to quality education and health, economic resources. 4/8

It is also essential to achieve equal opportunities in access to employment and to positions of leadership and decision-making at all levels. 5/8

Women have a critical role to play in all of the SDGs, with many targets specifically recognizing women’s equality and empowerment as both the objective, and as part of the solution. 6/8

Deep legal and legislative changes are needed to ensure women’s rights around the world. 7/8

Given the key role that language plays in shaping cultural and social attitudes, using gender-inclusive language is a powerful way to promote gender equality and eradicate gender bias. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @iidlpgp #Tweet4Bharat 8/8