Gender equality refers to the equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of women and men, girls and boys. Equality does not mean that women and men will become the same, but that women’s and men’s rights, responsibilities and opportunities will not depend on whether they are born male or female.
Gender equality implies that the interest, needs and priorities of both women and men are taken into consideration, recognizing the diversity of different groups of women and men.
There is an adage that says “what is good for the goose is good for the gander”. It is high time the society knew that all the rights given to men or boys are absolutely well deserved by the women and the girls.
Gender equality is not women’s issue but should concern and fully engage men as well as women. Equality between women and men is seen as a human rights issue and as a precondition for, and an indicator of, sustainable people-oriented development.

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