Women Human Rights : Malala Struggling for women’s freedom

by Youth Reporter Seo-Jin Lee

Women in Asia have been discriminated against for a long time. In the old days, women had to spend their lives listening to the words "Don't act like a captain." But women have begun to regain their lives now. They insist on women's rights, shouting, "Don't discriminate, let women have jobs themselves."

Professor Bengnerud of Yeteborg University

Recently, Sweden pioneered the academy, saying that it should passionately explore academics for women's rights. "There is no end to pursuing gender equality," said Rena Bengnerud (gender studies), a professor at Yetebori University who met on August 31 at the campus of Yetebori University. "We have to continue talking because there is something that continues to develop like democracy." Through the story, "Currently, the younger generation of women in Korea is struggling the hardest in history to have political and economic power," he said, "It should not be viewed as strange, but women should be able to insist more and shout out their thoughts." He said that women should lead, but gender equality cannot be achieved alone, and that male politicians, especially from women's voices, should listen carefully to what is needed and what changes to make. He also advised that we should start by acknowledging that we are not yet equal, that it works only when politicians listen to the opinions of citizens and make decisions reflecting the actual situation, not just between politicians.

Malala

In addition, Pakistan's Malala says women's rights, where discrimination against women is very severe, are being shouted out. She says that solutions should be constantly presented and discussed for the rights of many women. Centering around Malala, many women are fighting against discrimination towards women and struggling to gain freedom and human rights for women completely.

Yousafzai has been an avid campaigner of women's rights, often emphasizing the need for girls in developing countries to have a proper education.

She said she was "raising her voice for the women" in Afghanistan who are fearful about their future under a Taliban regime.

When the Taliban previously controlled the country, women were stoned for adultery while their limbs were cut off for theft. Girls were prevented from going to school.

Yousafzai said: "The women are brave, they're strong, and they keep raising their voices. And we must give more opportunities and time to them to tell us what it is that needs to be done for them, for the peace in Afghanistan."

When asked about the rapid pull-out of the coalition forces from Afghanistan, she said the focus during their time there had sometimes been wrong.

"There had been very little interest in focusing on the humanitarian aid and the humanitarian work.

"There has been very little focus on strengthening the democracy there, there has been very little focus on eradicating extremist ideologies. I think every country, every group, is finding their own interest in it, and they're finding their own benefits."

Discrimination towards women has existed for thousands years, but movements for women’s freedom are comparatively new. However, we must shout out women's equality until equalization between women and men is achieved. Because Women are equal to men, women hope that social discrimination against gender will no longer occur. And you know what has happened, you know we can definitely debate about that. But we also need to talk about the immediate next steps that we need to take. We need to talk more about the solutions right now.

The Women are brave, they’re strong, and they keep raising their voices. And we must give more opportunities and time to them to tell us what it is that needs to be done for them, for the peace on Afghanistan. - Malala Yousafzai