These high numbers are a result of the fact that young women are now having everyday conversations about how our society privileges male experiences and diminishes women. Young women are more aware than ever that gender based stereotypes are harmful to everyone, YWCA executive director Caroline Lambert told Womens Agenda. ... Overwhelmingly, these women and girls said they needed more support. They asked for government programs that can develop their leadership skills and give them access to leadership roles. They want to see our leaders taking tangible action to combat gender stereotypes and eliminate discrimination on a national level, Lambert said. ... These women and girls have made a strong demand of the Prime Minister to do better when it comes to reducing gender inequality. The Prime Minister has international human rights obligations to act on this issue and now has a grassroots demand from his own constituents as well. womensagenda.au/talking-about/top-stories/young-women-speak-out-the-status-quo-isnt-working-for-us/201411244942#.VHLQyMldBhU
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