Women's rights are human rights

Women have battled for equality and against oppression for centuries. Although some battles have been partly won, such as the right to vote and equal access to education. Women are still greatly affected by all forms of violence and discrimination in every aspect of life. Almost everywhere globally, women are denied their human rights due to their gender. Women's rights are not special rights. They are human rights enshrined in international human rights treaties.  Rights of freedom from discrimination, right to life, right of choice, access to health and decent living conditions, right to safety are not favours to women, but their birth right. To make this world a better place to live for us and our children, we have to join hands to create this shift in fair thinking and behaviour.