I have a speech competition in the upcoming week... The topic is,
EQUALITY TODAY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW...
I want to give a 10 minutes talk.
The person answering me with a good essay will be marked brainliest, thanked ...
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Answer:
The immense social, economic and
environmental consequences of climate change
and loss of essential ecosystems are becoming
clear. Their effects are already being felt in
floods, droughts, and devastated landscapes
and livelihoods. Among those most affected are
women and girls, given the precariousness of
their livelihoods, the burden of securing shelter,
food, water and fuel that largely falls on them,
and the constraints on their access to land and
natural resources. As the global community
grapples with the challenges of sustainable
development and the definition of the Sustainable
Development Goals, the World Survey on the
Role of Women in Development 2014 asserts
the central role of gender equality. It charts
the rationale and actions necessary to achieve
sustainable development.
Linking gender equality with sustainable
development is important for several reasons.
It is a moral and ethical imperative. Efforts to
achieve a just and sustainable future cannot
ignore the rights, dignity and capabilities of
half the world’s population. To be effective,
policy actions for sustainability must redress the
disproportionate impact on women and girls
of economic, social and environmental shocks
and stresses. Finally, women’s knowledge,
agency and collective action has huge potential
to improve resource productivity, enhance
ecosystem conservation and sustainable use
of natural resources, and to create more
sustainable, low-carbon food, energy, water
and health systems. Failure to capitalize on this
would be a missed opportunity. Women should
not be viewed as victims, but as central actors in
moving towards sustainability.
The World Survey does not attempt to cover
the exceedingly wide range of aspects of
sustainable development. It identifies a select range of issues that are fundamental to women’s
lives and are strategic for achieving gender
equality and sustainability. It analyses patterns
of growth, employment generation and the role
of public goods; food production, distribution
and consumption; population dynamics and
women’s bodily integrity; and water, sanitation
and energy.
Three criteria are employed to assess the
likelihood of policy actions achieving gender
equality. Do they support women’s capabilities
and their enjoyment of rights? Do they reduce,
rather than increase, women’s unpaid care
work? And do they embrace women’s equal and
meaningful participation as actors, leaders and
decision-makers?
The World Survey 2014 is a serious and
thoughtful contribution to our understanding
of how gender equality relates to sustainable
development. This is a resource that strengthens
the hands of policy actors in different parts of
the world – whether in government, civil society,
international agencies, or the private sector.
It is my firm hope that it will lead to policies
and actions that enhance gender equality and
the full enjoyment by women and girls of their
human rights.
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The speech is as follows:
Good morning everybody, today I, [your name], stand before you with an important message to convey on the topic "Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
Recognizing the contributions of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response is critical for everyone's future sustainability.
One of the greatest worldwide issues of the twenty-first century is advancing gender equality in the context of climate catastrophe and disaster risk reduction. Climate change and sustainability challenges have, had and will continue to have, significant and long-term consequences for our environment, economy, and social development. Those who are most disadvantaged and marginalised bear the brunt of the consequences.
Women are increasingly being recognised as being more vulnerable to the effects of climate change than men, as women make up the majority of the world's poor and are more reliant on natural resources that climate change threatens.
Women and girls are also effective and influential leaders and changemakers when it comes to climate adaptation and mitigation. They participate in and lead sustainability programmes all across the world, resulting in more effective climate action. For sustainable development and greater gender equality, it is critical to continue to study the potential, as well as the limits, to empower women and girls to have a voice and be equal actors in decision-making connected to climate change and sustainability. A sustainable future, much alone an equal future, is out of reach without gender equality now.
Thank you.
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