Topic: 2024-Gender Equality in Rural Areas
Country: Niger
Delegate Name: Rebecca Panebianco
Rebecca Panebianco
Niger
Mattawan High School
UN Women – Gender equality in rural areas
Gender inequality is a significant barrier to development in rural Niger, where women often face limited access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and decision-making processes. Addressing gender inequality in rural areas is not only a moral imperative but also a critical step toward ensuring sustainable development and improving overall societal well-being.
Women in rural Niger primarily engage in agriculture, which is often with limited access to technology, resources, and markets. This economic dependence reinforces gender inequalities, as women have less access to land, credit, and decision-making processes. Another issue is the limited access to healthcare services, which increases maternal mortality rates.
Niger is committed to advancing gender equality in all areas, including rural communities, where women face the greatest challenges. Niger supports policies for education for girls and women and calls for increased investment in healthcare infrastructure.
Niger calls for international support in creating educational programs and urges the international community to support rural healthcare infrastructure, as well as mobile clinics that reach remote areas.
Gender equality in rural areas is essential for achieving Niger’s development goals. Niger looks forward to collaborating with international partners to address these critical issues and build a more equitable future for all citizens, regardless of their gender or geographic location.