Legal and Policy Frameworks for Women's Empowerment: Global Perspectives

Abstract

Women's empowerment has been a prominent subject in global development agendas, reflecting a rising awareness of gender equality and women's rights. Economic, political, and social empowerment empowers women to take charge of their lives and contribute to society. Despite considerable advances, gender equality remains elusive owing to persisting inequities and hurdles. A comprehensive examination of worldwide legal and policy frameworks to empower women. It examines worldwide and national strategies to advance women's rights and gender equality. The paper assesses these frameworks' ability to reduce gender gaps and improve women's socioeconomic condition. The paper evaluates legal instruments, policies, and implementation tactics to identify achievements, gaps, and improvements. Systematic literature reviews locate and analyse relevant academic and policy material. An organised examination of research and policy papers reveals the efficiency of various frameworks and their effects on women's empowerment. International treaties, national legislation, and policy papers from many locations are reviewed for a comprehensive and inclusive perspective. The assessment found that legal and legislative frameworks for women's empowerment have improved, although implementation and effect vary by circumstance. International frameworks like CEDAW and the SDGs offer solid basic ideas. Political will, resources, and socio-cultural variables affect national policies and their implementation. To address current issues and promote gender equality, more integrated and context-specific tactics are needed.