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Introduction to Global Women’s Issues
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MissionWorking in emerging democracies and post-
conflict regions around the world, Women’s Campaign International
advances opportunities for women to actively participate in public advocacy,
market and political processes. In providing the requisite skills, knowledge
and culturally-sensitive support, we develop leaders who transform the lives
of everyone they serve.
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“When it comes to development and poverty reduction, all roads lead to women: their education, their health, and their economic independence.”
- Marjorie Margolies, WCI President and Founder
Women’s Advocacy Worldwide
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What Makes Women’s Lives Different ?
Women have different:Responsibilities
Needs
Stereotypes
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Challenges In the Daily Lives of WomenWomen face
complex challenges in all aspects of
their lives…
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Economic Opportunities67% Of the world’s work is done by women
but…
they earn
10%Of its income
60% Of the world’s food is produced by women
but…
They own
1%Of the land
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Education2 YearsAverage education received by a sub-Saharan African girl
66% Of illiterate adults are women
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Healthcare358,000 mothersdie each year due to pregnancy-related causes.
80% of maternal deathscould be prevented if women had access to basic maternal and health services.
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19% of parliamentarians worldwide are
female.
17% of members of US
Congress are women
Political Participation
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Global Women’s Issues Quiz
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Contact Us
www.womenscampaigninternational.org
Telephone: (215) 387-2601Fax: (215) 387-2604