Seek empowerment

What you can do to make a difference in your own community.

Invest in your future

■ Investments into health and education shape women and push them to maximize their potential and live more productive lives.

■ Greater gender equality can enhance productivity, improve development outcomes for the next generation,and make institutions more representative.

■ Arecent study shows that 2,000 women in 19 countries depend on a combination of factors to feel empowered such as: communication with community and financial independence.( World Bank)

Strive for success

■ Seek out a mentor in your field. They have the opportunity to pass on invaluable information, lend support and provide encouragement to build confidence, self-esteem and explore options.

■ Empowering women globally to take on leadership positions is essential in providing new perspective and encouraging balance.

(Women in Leadership Foundation)

Dream big

■ In countries such as Ethiopia, Eritrea, Guinea and Niger, there are fewer than 35 female tertiary students for every 100 male students.

■ Womenare just as likely as men to graduate in the fields of Science and Social sciences, business, education and law.

(UNESCO)