Draft National Policy for Women, 2016

The draft National Policy for Women, 2016, was released by the Ministry of Women & Child Development on May 17, 2016 for consultation. The Policy seeks to create an effective framework for developing policies and practices which will ensure equal rights and opportunities for women.

Seven Priority Areas

It covers seven priority areas which include:

• Health, including food security and nutrition
• Education
• Economy
• Governance and decision making
• Violence against women
• Enabling environment through housing, drinking water, sanitation facilities and social security
• Environment and climate change

Health including food security and nutrition

• Focus on recognizing women’s reproductive rights
• Shift of family planning focus also to males
• Addressing health issues in ....