‪UN Women at Rio +20: Gender Equality Promotes Sustainable Development‬

Women play a central role in advancing sustainable development. Everyday women take decisions that impact sustainable development—be it the use of land, water, energy, or forests or through their contributions to their families and the economy. If they have equal access to resources and opportunities and are part of the decision-making processes, women can become drivers of sustainable development. In partnership with women, their communities, and grassroots organizations, UN Women supports many initiatives that promote sustainable development solutions.Read More: ‪http://www.unwomen.org/2012/06/un-women-working-towards-a-sustainable-f…‬http://www.unwomen.org/the-united-nations-conference-on-sustainable-dev…