Indus Earth Trust’ Gender Justice and Economic Empowerment (GJEE) program encompass ensuring equal rights, opportunities, and responsibilities for women and men, as well as empowering women to participate fully in all aspects of life. This includes access to education, healthcare, economic resources, and political participation. Achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment is crucial for creating prosperous and equitable society.
Gender inequalities are still deep-rooted in our society. Women suffer from lack of access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender wage gaps. In many situations, they are denied access to basic education and health care and are victims of violence and discrimination. They are under-represented in political and economic decision-making processes.
Indus Earth Trust GJEE program addressing all forms of gender-based discrimination and violence, including domestic violence, sexual harassment, and harmful traditional practices through the mass awareness. This involves enabling women to participate fully in the economy, have control over their resources, and benefit from decent work and social protection. Ensuring women have equal representation in political decision-making at all levels. Addressing societal norms and attitudes that perpetuate gender inequality and limit women’s opportunities.
Gender justice aims to eliminate gender inequality and discrimination, ensuring equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all genders. It involves dismantling structural barriers, addressing harmful norms, and holding institutions accountable for promoting fairness and equity.
Economic empowerment allows women to participate fully in the economy, control resources, and make decisions that impact their lives and communities. This, in turn, contributes to a more just and equitable society where women have equal opportunities and rights.
Indus Earth Trust employs a community-based strategy to preventing gender-based violence (GBV), which frequently involves community mobilization and involvement, as well as creating discourse and generating support for behavioral change. Indus Earth Trust launched the awareness campaigns aim to change harmful attitudes and social norms, empowering individuals and communities to address GBV.