HIV/AIDS, drug and alcohol abuse and misuse are common healthcare challenges that affect all types of people in society. Like HIV, addiction with drugs does not discriminate based on class, social status, race, religion or gender. But they are contributing factors that increase the use of drugs and alcohol among key populations which makes them more vulnerable to the serious …
This is the ability to make and act on decisions that involve the control over and allocation of financial resources. Women’s influence over financial decisions is associated with increased use of preventive health services by children and women. Empowerment involves agency, resources, and achievements. There is also some evidence that economic empowerment can strengthen vulnerable groups’ participation in the decision-making. …
Empowerment can be said to be the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. Today’s girls are the women of tomorrow. To empower them, inequality and gender gaps must be reduced, which will culminate in strong women leaders. Empowering a girl child means empowerment in all aspects of their identity. It …
