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Review
. 2017 May-Jun;46(3):e65-e74.
doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2016.08.014. Epub 2017 Mar 9.

Empowering the Girl Child, Improving Global Health

Sandra K Cesario, Barbara Moran
Review

Empowering the Girl Child, Improving Global Health

Sandra K Cesario et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2017 May-Jun.

Abstract

The health and productivity of a global society is dependent upon the elimination of gender inequities that prevent girls from achieving their full potential. Although some progress has been made in reducing social, economic, and health disparities between men and women, gender equality continues to be an elusive goal. The Millennium Development Goals (2000-2015) and the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030) include intergovernmental aspirations to empower women and stress that change must begin with the girl child.

Keywords: empowerment; gender inequity; girl child; global health.

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