Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity: Progress for all

                    The word Equal Rights refers to human tights, when such rights are held in common by all people and when such rights are held in common by both men and women. While the Equal Opportunity is commonly held belief that all people who are capable of doing a task should have the chance to do so.

                      For the theme "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunity:Progress for all" re-emphasizes that equal rights and opportunities to lead to improved health outcomes for women and girls. Discrimination towards women and girls, or what is known as gender-based discrimination, is one of the most pervasive human rights violation. It severely limits the ability of women and girls to protect and promote their health.

                       Gender-based discrimination is irrevocably connected to negative health outcomes for women and girls. Gender equality is good for health.