jan 1, 2001 - Year of Women's Empowerment 2001

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Kicked off the National Policy for Empowerment of Women 2001


National Policy for Empowerment Of Women 2001

The goal of this Policy is to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women., The objectives of this policy include:

1. Creating an environment through positive economic and social policies for full development of women to enable them to realize their full potential

2. ‘The de-jure and de-facto enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedom by women on equal basis with men in all spheres —political, economic, social, cultural and civil |

3. Equal access to participation and decision making of women in social, political and economic life of the nation.

4. Equal access to women to health care, quality education at all levels, career and vocational guidance, e, employment, equal remuneration, occupational health and safety, social security and public office etc.

5. Strengthening legal system aimed at elimination of all forms of discrimination against women

6. Changing societal attitudes and community practices by active participation and

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