Writing is the Painting of the Voice - Voltaire

*Picture: Mao Dance troup with Sir. A Kholi (Pijii) “ Gender equality is more than a goal itself ”- Kofi Annan G ender equality is the equality of men and women in access to right and opportunity. A gender-equal society doesn’t differentiate its member based on their gender. Kofi Annan rightly pointed out that gender equality is more than a goal itself, it is the necessary steps and process for a society to move towards prosperity and harmony. No society is truly peaceful and harmonious when a section of its members are discriminated and their needs neglected. Gender equality is thus a Fundamental Right guaranteed in the Indian Constitution through Article 15 and is to be read along with other fundamental rights and Directive Principle of State Policy . It is also stated in Preamble in the form of ‘ Equality of Status and Opportunity ’. Realizing the importance of gender equality in making the world a sustainable place, gender equality is adopted as Goal number 5 of Sustainable D