The change begins with you

                                         Image by Shutterstock Gender Equality is a state in which women and men enjoy equal rights, opportunities and entitlements in civil and political life. It implies equal participation of women and men in decision making, equal ability to exercise their human rights, equal access to and control over resources,the benefits of development, and equal opportunities in employment and in all other aspects of their livelihoods (FAO, 2009) ‘’Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs,’’- (WCED,1988) Our Common Future, p.16.  Social, Economic and environmental sustainability, which are the pillars of sustainability, and interdependent on each other are impossible without the empowerment, support and contribution of women. The changes in weather over time due to natural and human activities, is a major threat to o