Breaking Barriers: Udayan Care's 30-Year Journey for Gender Equality
Udayan Care proudly celebrates 30 years of unwavering commitment to fostering gender equality, women empowerment, and inclusivity, echoing the spirit of International Women's Day's theme: "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress." Our journey aligns with the aspirations of UN Sustainable Development Goal 5, advocating for the empowerment of all women, girls, and youth. Reflecting on our progress, we highlight the crucial role we play in addressing the global fight for gender equality, underscored by both international and national statistics. Globally, the path towards gender equality remains challenging. The 2023 Sustainable Development Report ranks India at a concerning 134th position on SDG 5, with a score of 46.25, highlighting the persistent gender gap. The National Family Health Survey-5 (2020) reveals a narrowing, yet concerning, literacy gap, with women lagging behind men by 13 percentage points. This disparity extends to the workforce, where women's unempl