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Women around the world face varied health issues because of their roles in society. In addition to this, lack of provision of health services, lack of government support to curb health problems, and lack of financial resources also contributes to growing health concerns of women, especially in developing countries.
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Society dictates the role of women in society. Imagine a young mother of a century ago. She works at home doing all domestic jobs of taking care of her family while showing love to her husband. She wakes up early, cooks breakfast, wakes up the kids, prepares them for school. She sends them to school. She goes home to continue her household chores. If she lives on the farm, she has to take care of the farm animals, as well.
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The tripling of per capital meat consumption in developing countries between the 1970s and 1990s has resulted in an increase in the demand for livestock markets. The participation of women in livestock markets is crucial in the improvement of the welfare of women and their families. However, women should also have a part in making decisions regarding which animals and products are to be sold and what is done with the income. If this will not occur, women will not benefit from this endeavor.
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Climate change endangers humanity’s security, peace, and prosperity. Currently, global leadership focuses on science and the economy. It is true that climate change is an environmental phenomenon that requires scientific research. However, climate change advocates must also consider its side regarding economic development and human rights concerns.
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People and food’s rising movement across various borders have changed patterns in food production and consumption. There is an increase in the production and/or consumption of food in places where these were not present before. Use of food is now consumed in a different manner. Food that might be cooked before eating in the place where it is grown might be transported across the globe and consumed raw. The food trade expansion has resulted in an increase in the availability of food globally. However, this has also raised concerns about food safety. Member states of FAO request that food safety events be handled properly.
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Agriculture is identified by the international community as the engine of growth and poverty reduction. Women play significant roles in the agricultural and rural economies in all developing countries. Their contributions differ in various parts of the world. Rural women multitask in managing households and produce multiple livelihood strategies. These women’s daily tasks involve tending animals, producing agricultural crops, preparing and processing food, working for side-jobs, gathering wood for fuel, conducting in trade and marketing, and taking care of family members. However, most of these tasks are not considered as ‘economically wealth-producing jobs,’ although these tasks are significant to rural households’ well-being.
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Last week, we spoke about how women must fight to be recognized as leader… Today, let me talk to you about Prejudice and Bias Against Women in the Workplace, with prospects and clients. I will also talk about entrepreneurial mindset and how women are welcome… Let’s start with an example.
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Women are catalysts of change. They are dynamic leaders that magnetize women and men to get involved, improve their communities, and protect their planet. Their involvement is crucial to democratic governance. However, women still are underrepresented in leadership positions. These occur in business sectors and even in political positions.
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The need to end hunger is a challenge to all generations. This present generation needs to solve this problem by empowering women leaders. Women comprise fifty percent of the agricultural labor force in various developing countries. However, land ownership and rights, inputs and extension services, credit limitation, hinder agricultural production.
If women take on leadership roles in agricultural production, yields will increase and feed more hungry people in the world. Women have the probability to reinvest their income back into their families to improve nutrition, with education, and health.
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The problem of global mental health worldwide is ever increasing. Mental health problems continue to be unaddressed and undiagnosed. According to Global Mental Health, depression attacks 120 million people worldwide, epilepsy encompasses 50 million individuals, Alzheimer’s disease is evident in 37 million, and schizophrenia victimizes 24 million persons. There are approximately 1 million attempts of global suicide annually with 20 million attempts being unsuccessful. The eight leading cause of death in the United States is suicide with one life being taken away every 17 minutes.
