Question

speech for one minute on gender equality

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Mars ‘Full Potential’ Platform to Advance Gender Equality

In the world we want tomorrow, society is inclusive. And women are reaching their Full Potential. That’s why we’re acting now to advance gender equality in our workplaces, in the marketplace and in communities where we source raw materials.

Whether in the boardroom, in a retail shop or on the farm, the evidence is clear that unlocking opportunities for women bolsters communities, drives profitability and enhances value. Numerous studies demonstrate that enabling greater participation of women in businesses, communities and economies delivers measurable benefits.

In the workplace, companies with more women board members, more women in senior leadership roles and gender-balanced teams perform better, according to research from McKinsey and the World Bank

In sourcing communities, women comprise nearly half of the global agricultural labor force, while also providing unpaid work caring for their families. The World Bank cites that when women earn an income, they typically reinvest up to 90 percent back into their families and communities.

In the marketplace, women create and control more than a quarter of the world’s wealth — estimated at USD $20 trillion. More than 70% of brand purchasing decisions are made by women, and in emerging markets, research found that women operate more than 70% of the small-scale businesses where consumer goods are sold.

And yet, women still face a range of barriers to reaching their full potential. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, those vulnerabilities are deepening — with job and income loss risks often coupled with increased family care responsibilities. The World Economic Forum reports that the time to close the gender gap has increased from 100 to 136 years due to COVID-19-related disruptions. Now more than ever, we need greater focus toward the

Answer 2

Speech for one minute on gender equality

Explanation:

Gender equality refers to the equal treatment of both males and females in public as well as personal spaces.

Females have been facing discrimination for ages. It has been believed that females are physically weak and very emotional. On the contrary, males are believed to be strong and less emotional which allegedly makes them more eligible for a certain post. However, gender equality will ensure that both males, as well as females, are given an equal opportunity not only for employment purposes but also in social standards and households. This will ensure the maximum economic and social growth of a nation.