Fight for eye health: women worldwide affected!

Fight for eye health: women worldwide affected!

Current reports show alarming inequalities in the field of eye medical care for women worldwide. According to unfpa ) that almost half of women and girls have no control over their sexuality and reproduction. Unfortunately, this discrimination leads to a high number of maternal mortals, with 800 women dying a day during or after birth. Women in countries with humanitarian crises or conflicts are particularly affected, where the risk is serious during pregnancy and birth. The report underlines that misogynistic policies and patriarchal structures further restrict access to health care and urgently need to be reformed.

urgent need for action

The UNFPA calls for targeted programs to help disadvantaged women and plans long -term investments that could avoid around 400 million unplanned pregnancies by 2030 and save a million lives. These developments illustrate the need to strengthen the rights of women and girls globally and to ensure gender -friendly health care. A significant improvement is necessary to enable a fairer future for all women.