According to the declaration, all human persons have equal rights to enjoy all economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights. And women should be empowered to the extent that they can bestow their level best to their world.

Empowering women to participate fully across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities.

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