What are women’s rights

Contents 1 Women’s rights 2 videos about International Women’s Day

Women’s rights Women must enjoy rights that guarantee them to live in freedom and dignity, free from fear and exploitation. These rights have been clearly stated in international human rights law through some agreements, such as the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and women’s rights are considered among the laws and policies.

Which is established by each country to enhance the status of women and protect them,

[1] It is worth noting that giving women their rights is not limited to providing them with opportunities only, but rather includes changing the way different societies and countries deal with them, including adopting new laws and policies, and paying attention to their own organizations,

[ 2] Which contributes to the prosperity and progress of society

[3] Among the rights that women should enjoy are the following:

Women’s personal rights Women enjoy a set of personal rights, including

The right to express an opinion.

The right to work or not. The right to obtain citizenship. The right to borrow.

Women’s political rights Women enjoy a set of political rights approved by the Committee on Women in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which are: [5] Participate in public and political decision-making, and contribute to the formation and implementation of government policies.

Voting in elections and public referendums.

Assuming government jobs at all levels. Contributing to international organizations and non-governmental organizations. Joining associations concerned with political and public affairs. Representing the government at the international level.

Women’s family rights A set of women’s family rights have been identified , including:

[4] The woman’s consent to marriage and her complete satisfaction with it, without being subjected to coercion or pressure. It is mandatory to document marriage contracts with official authorities, with the aim of proving the marriage and the lineage of the children, and ensuring that the wife enjoys her rights imposed by the marriage contract.

The woman’s right to terminate the marriage contract if it is impossible to continue marital life, and to take measures that guarantee the equal rights of both spouses upon termination of the contract. Women’s educational rights Countries have approved a set of educational rights for women to ensure their equal rights with men, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against them, which are:

[6] Equality for females and males in facilities, curricula, and examinations.

Equal opportunities to obtain aid and scholarships. Reducing the phenomenon of females dropping out of school, and developing programs aimed at helping females who left school early.

The right to acquire competitive knowledge and skills that contribute to entering the labor market.

To learn more about women’s rights to education, you can read the article Women’s Right to Education Women’s rights in the field of work Women enjoy a set of rights related to the field of work, including:

[7] Equality with men in employment, pay, and promotion. Women’s right to participate in social security.

Women are not deprived of work wages due to illness or maternity leave.

Providing a safe and healthy work environment for women, and granting women sufficient maternity leave.

Ensuring equality in the compulsory retirement age between men and women.