The Republic of Estonia is an active advocate for the termination of unjust treatment of women, especially in the realm of education. The inspiration for our actions are for the betterment of our country's social and economic affairs. Our uttermost priority is for our country to express tolerance towards each other despite gender, religion, and sexual orientation. In regards to the financial aspect of this movement, we wish to have both genders equally trained and represented in our country. Even though the gender pay gap of Estonia is 30% between men and women, we wish to have a gradual and effective movement. We do not wish to disrupt the social structure of our country by implementing heavy regulations, but to effect these changes in our
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By empowering women and incorporating their views and opinions into our culture, we are setting precedence for our citizens and countries worldwide. The United Nations witnessed countries such as: Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan adopt an Islamic Government, were Islamic fundamentalist disregard any legal actions, “...that might undermine male domination…” the fundamentalist’s efforts, “...include eliminating coeducation and setting up special curricula to train women for lives as housewives, removing women from jobs outside the home…” (Cultural Survival) therefore eliminates any chances for women to dream about having an educated …show more content…
There is evidence from various UN organizations that suggest that, “...the quality of education – as measured by test scores – has an influence upon the speed with which societies can become richer and the extent to which individuals can improve their own productivity and incomes” (UNESCO, 2005). Education is not only necessary foundation for both men and women, but it is also a step to other objectives including poverty. “Providing girls with an education helps break the cycle of poverty: educated women are less likely to marry early and against their will; less likely to die in childbirth; more likely to have healthy babies; and are more likely to send their children to school” (Unicef). A ripple effect providing equal opportunity in education will be created, “When all children have access to a quality education rooted in human rights and gender equality” (Unicef). Therfore, providing equal education for both boys and girls will help a society more than hurting
By empowering women and incorporating their views and opinions into our culture, we are setting precedence for our citizens and countries worldwide. The United Nations witnessed countries such as: Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan adopt an Islamic Government, were Islamic fundamentalist disregard any legal actions, “...that might undermine male domination…” the fundamentalist’s efforts, “...include eliminating coeducation and setting up special curricula to train women for lives as housewives, removing women from jobs outside the home…” (Cultural Survival) therefore eliminates any chances for women to dream about having an educated …show more content…
There is evidence from various UN organizations that suggest that, “...the quality of education – as measured by test scores – has an influence upon the speed with which societies can become richer and the extent to which individuals can improve their own productivity and incomes” (UNESCO, 2005). Education is not only necessary foundation for both men and women, but it is also a step to other objectives including poverty. “Providing girls with an education helps break the cycle of poverty: educated women are less likely to marry early and against their will; less likely to die in childbirth; more likely to have healthy babies; and are more likely to send their children to school” (Unicef). A ripple effect providing equal opportunity in education will be created, “When all children have access to a quality education rooted in human rights and gender equality” (Unicef). Therfore, providing equal education for both boys and girls will help a society more than hurting