Gender equality will be achieved only when women and men enjoy the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all spheres of life.

Women and girls represent half of the world's population and therefore also half of ____ potential.

The fact that in many cases women's access to certain jobs was restricted ____ their reproductive role and/or main responsibility for childcare and the care of other dependents.

Maternity leave and the reproductive role may also result ____ discrimination against women in the prospects for promotion.

Gender ____ is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Child marriage affects girls ____ more than boys.

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Today gender inequality still persists everywhere and stagnates social ____.

In some countries, girls are deprived ____ access to health care or proper nutrition, leading to a higher mortality rate.

The introduction of policies which enables workers with family responsibilities to engage and advance in employment without discrimination should ____.

Promoting gender-based diversity in different occupations and job functions is key ____ increasing companies' productivity and competitiveness.

In sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania and Western Asia, girls still face barriers to ____ both primary and secondary school.

As of 2014, 143 countries have guaranteed equality between men and women in their Constitutions but 52 have yet to ____ this step.

Supporting women and men to build and advance their career ____ is an issue of gender equality ____ makes good business sense.

From new laws to legal aid and justice services, UNDP is supporting survivors and changing attitudes and practices to end and prevent violence ____ women and girls.

More than lip service should be paid to ensuring that women were invited to participate in national dialogues.

For both physiological and social reasons, women are more vulnerable than men to ____ health problems.