Question

The National Policy for Empowerment of Women (2000) seeks to

1.  eliminate discrimination against girl child and all forms of violence against women
2. grant women human rights and equal opportunities in power sharing
3. both (1) and (2) above
4. None of the above 
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : both (1) and (2) above

The correct answer is both (1) and (2) above.

National Policy for Empowerment of Women(2000):

• The main goal of this Policy is to bring about the advancement, development and empowerment of women.
• Its objectives include:
  • Creating an environment through positive economic and social policies for the full development of women to enable them to realize their full potential
  • The de-jure and de-facto enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedom by women on an equal basis with men in all spheres – political, economic, social, cultural and civil. Hence, statement 2 is correct
  • Equal access to participation and decision making of women in the social, political and economic life of the nation
  • Equal access to women to health care, quality education at all levels, career and vocational guidance, employment, equal remuneration, occupational health and safety, social security and public office etc.
  • Strengthening legal systems aimed at elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
  • Changing societal attitudes and community practices by active participation and involvement of both men and women.
  • Mainstreaming a gender perspective in the development process.
  • Elimination of discrimination and all forms of violence against women and the girl child. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • Building and strengthening partnerships with civil society, particularly women’s organizations.